Renegade AGM batteries?
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I would think CCA would be a poor metric for determining quality of a powersports battery, unless it's primarily for winter use.
In the same size of battery, assuming same or close weight, higher CCA would equate to thinner / more porous lead substrate which tends to be detrimental to longevity.
I don't use CCA at all when going battery shopping, it's pretty meaningless to me. I find RC or AH, or even weight to be a more reliable indicator of how a battery will hold up long term.
I'm immediately suspicious of the battery in question because of the low cost, and possibly exaggerated rating. But I have no direct experience with these and have not researched them, so take it with a grain of salt!
In the same size of battery, assuming same or close weight, higher CCA would equate to thinner / more porous lead substrate which tends to be detrimental to longevity.
I don't use CCA at all when going battery shopping, it's pretty meaningless to me. I find RC or AH, or even weight to be a more reliable indicator of how a battery will hold up long term.
I'm immediately suspicious of the battery in question because of the low cost, and possibly exaggerated rating. But I have no direct experience with these and have not researched them, so take it with a grain of salt!
And probably also half the lead.
I'd be curious as to who actually makes their batteries. I just looked at their website trying to see where they were made but I didn't see anything.
I do think that agm power sports batteries are over priced but I still use them. Just kills me that you can buy a quality full sized battery for about the same price.
I do think that agm power sports batteries are over priced but I still use them. Just kills me that you can buy a quality full sized battery for about the same price.
I slapped one in the riding mower since it was only 20$ more than the standard battery which pretty much known to fail in 1-2 years. So far the power sports battery is on top - spins it with quite the authority. Mine was from Walmart, made by JCI.
That's what I always said too. But my last 2 Yuasa batteries didn't last very long, and I just bought a new Die Hard that would barely turn the engine over. I'm sick of paying premium prices for AGM batteries that don't last longer than a light bulb.
This Renegade has the same one year warranty as all the other expensive brands, and is half the price. I guess if it fails too, I'm only out $55 bucks instead of $115.
I don't consider CCA as the bottom line in battery quality, but I have been looking at it because it's cold here, and I've got high compression pistons. I need a little more juice to get going in the mornings.
Agreed. I just bought a new Die Hard AGM that actually cost $10 more than the new Duralast battery I bought for my truck!
Have you checked for excessive parasitic current?
Do you keep the battery on a maintenance charger?
Have you checked your alternator output?
All there is is a clock when the key is off.
Yes, float charger for agm batteries. 24-7.
Yes, there is a voltmeter. She runs at 14.3 most of the time unless the rad fan is on.
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