16 Volt Battery ?

[fordteacherguy]

What is the usual life of the 16V batteries?

I purchased 2 16V turbostarts in the beginning of last year, (twin battery install) used about 10 races, now have little or no capacity. My SS has no charging sytem but I used proper charger, charged between every round, use battery maintainer between races.

Any problems with this brand? Didn't expect to buy $450 in batteries every year.

Thanks!

[Altronics]

Originally Posted by fordteacherguy

What is the usual life of the 16V batteries?

I purchased 2 16V turbostarts in the beginning of last year, (twin battery install) used about 10 races, now have little or no capacity. My SS has no charging sytem but I used proper charger, charged between every round, use battery maintainer between races.

Any problems with this brand? Didn't expect to buy $450 in batteries every year.

Thanks!

I would think if you maintained the batteries properly this should not have happed, but these batteries (AGM) do not typically last that long, maybe 2 to 3 seasons max...

This is a major benefit of the lithium technology, they last 10X as long!

Yes, the initial cost is more, but they pay for themselves over time plus have many more benefits... 7 lbs! , 15 minute charge time, stable voltage, no maintenance/float charging required.

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