Braille battery....any users want to comment

Rsmith38 · 04-25-2012, 12:55 PM

I used an 11 lb Braille bat in my R/SA Jeep 6 cyl for 3 years BUT- it is not enough to go rounds - 1 run every hour with charging is what you get.
Switched to Deka 18 lb last year and requires less charging and always starts - also costs about $80 instead of $150!

Rusty Davenport · 04-25-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsmith38

I used an 11 lb Braille bat in my R/SA Jeep 6 cyl for 3 years BUT- it is not enough to go rounds - 1 run every hour with charging is what you get.
Switched to Deka 18 lb last year and requires less charging and always starts - also costs about $80 instead of $150!

what Deka battery are you using...will it go rounds??? ( of course that question is not for me just sounds good )

GallopinGhost · 04-25-2012, 03:28 PM

I bought one earlier the year, p/n 3121. Works for me. You need to use one of the low amp/mantainer chargers. I don't have an electric water pump(pure stocker), so all it does is start the car. I've made 8 runs at a test&tune, no problems. If I knew about the Deka, I'm sure I'd would have gone the route.

Alex Denysenko · 04-25-2012, 03:30 PM

OK, let's get the facts straight here.
Deka and Braille are NOT the same battery. Not even close.
The only thing they have in common is that both are manufactured in Pennsylvania by East Penn Manufacturing. That's it.
Deka batteries are made to Deka specs and Braille to their specs.
Braille specs are not over stated and they have the best racing battery warrantee in the industry.
If you buy too small a battery for your needs it will not perform to expectaions.
We are a dealer and a firm believer in the product.
Tony and Beth's EFI stockers both have had the B3121 Braille batteries in them for 5 years now.
I think their performance record speaks for itself.
If you are interested in one feel free to call me at 219-861-1214 days.
We stock the B3121

brett3533 · 04-25-2012, 03:43 PM

Are any of you using a alternater with the braille light battery or is it ok to use the alternater to keep it up .

Alex Denysenko · 04-25-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brett3533

Are any of you using a alternater with the braille light battery or is it ok to use the alternater to keep it up .

Functioning 65 amp alternator in both stockers Brett.

Joe Martens · 04-28-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Davenport

what Deka battery are you using...will it go rounds??? ( of course that question is not for me just sounds good )

Was going to ask the same question!

Jim Kaekel · 05-01-2012, 02:05 PM

I've run them for just over three years and they've worked very well for me. I use the B3121, one up front and one in the trunk.

Chris1529 · 05-02-2012, 06:31 AM

is there anything special about an AGM charger?

2percenter · 05-08-2012, 12:17 AM

I now have a brand new B3121 battery and I am also running a 1 wire 140 amp GM alternator. Will this set up work on the street? Will this set up over charge the battery? I don't want to start any electrical gremlins in this Mopar.

04-25-2012, 12:55 PM	#1
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment I used an 11 lb Braille bat in my R/SA Jeep 6 cyl for 3 years BUT- it is not enough to go rounds - 1 run every hour with charging is what you get. Switched to Deka 18 lb last year and requires less charging and always starts - also costs about $80 instead of $150!

04-25-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 230 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment I bought one earlier the year, p/n 3121. Works for me. You need to use one of the low amp/mantainer chargers. I don't have an electric water pump(pure stocker), so all it does is start the car. I've made 8 runs at a test&tune, no problems. If I knew about the Deka, I'm sure I'd would have gone the route. __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358

04-25-2012, 03:30 PM	#4
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment OK, let's get the facts straight here. Deka and Braille are NOT the same battery. Not even close. The only thing they have in common is that both are manufactured in Pennsylvania by East Penn Manufacturing. That's it. Deka batteries are made to Deka specs and Braille to their specs. Braille specs are not over stated and they have the best racing battery warrantee in the industry. If you buy too small a battery for your needs it will not perform to expectaions. We are a dealer and a firm believer in the product. Tony and Beth's EFI stockers both have had the B3121 Braille batteries in them for 5 years now. I think their performance record speaks for itself. If you are interested in one feel free to call me at 219-861-1214 days. We stock the B3121 __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

04-25-2012, 03:43 PM	#5
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 118 Likes: 15 Liked 41 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment Are any of you using a alternater with the braille light battery or is it ok to use the alternater to keep it up . __________________ Brett McFarland A/S

05-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#8
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment I've run them for just over three years and they've worked very well for me. I use the B3121, one up front and one in the trunk. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

05-02-2012, 06:31 AM	#9
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment is there anything special about an AGM charger? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

05-08-2012, 12:17 AM	#10
2percenter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Braille battery....any users want to comment I now have a brand new B3121 battery and I am also running a 1 wire 140 amp GM alternator. Will this set up work on the street? Will this set up over charge the battery? I don't want to start any electrical gremlins in this Mopar.