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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
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Hi Folks,
I was just looking into the Optima Yellow Top batteries mentioned here. I presume there was a typo in an earlier entry - and the right battery is a D34 (rather than R34).
Of those that installed this battery, what did you use for a tray? I hate the thought of H2SO4 dribbling onto the D3 body.
Cheers,
Rob
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 1st Jan 2007 8:54 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
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Howdy
well, i finally took some pics and have included them in my gallery complete with a battery manuf. plate shot - its is a d34 (on mine at least)
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=873
no real problems since installation. I will be running a fridge for the next 4 days, so it will be a good load test. I'll let you know if I have any problems.
I did't use a tray - in theory this is a gel cell and shouldn't leak. its the same set up as the main batt.
Nicko- Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 2nd Jan 2007 2:48 am |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
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Jonesy63,
The Optima is indeed a gel battery and you shouldn't have H2SO4 dribbling anywhere. As I recall the original battery is mounted the same way I (we) have mounted the Yellow Top.
For those that are interested: I have been running an Engel (40litre) for about 3 months almost continously from the Aux Battery now. The Yellow Top lives on strong as does the SC-40LR isolator from Drivesafe... To be fair it does get a decent run (and therefore charge) most days. D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 3rd Jan 2007 12:16 pm |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 126
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I have corrected my esrlier post in this thread. My Yellow Top is a D34. Appologies for any confusion. D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 7th Jan 2007 12:46 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
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Haggis wrote:I have corrected my esrlier post in this thread. My Yellow Top is a D34. Appologies for any confusion.
Thanks Haggis!
I thought it might have been a typo, but wanted to make sure.
Cheers,
Rob
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| 19th Jan 2007 4:14 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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OK, I've been on 2 trips with the AUX battery installed and here's my findings:
Firstly, everything seems to be ok. No issues with charging, isolator working well, power delivery fine.
Secondly, thank God I put in 2 aux sockets as even with a double adapter, when you have multiple people charging phones, a fridge, a PSP and other stuff you need lots of outlets.
Finally, no problem with power throughput or fusus. I ran 15 amp cable and 20 amp fuses - not the real hevay stuff that other people have run. No problems though.
See my gallery for details.
Nikademus Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 1st Feb 2007 5:42 am |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
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nikademus wrote: I ran 15 amp cable and 20 amp fuses
..errrr, Nikademus, you meant 20 Amp cable and 15 Amp fuses - right? Please say yes... Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 1st Feb 2007 4:41 pm |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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sorry, yes 20amp cable and 15amp fuses.
i'm easily confused.
nikademus Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 2nd Feb 2007 1:19 pm |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
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That's great! Didn't want your car contributing to Global Warming whilst your fuse sat there saying "I can handle this, bring it on!" 
Thanks for the info on your mod by the way, the Aux battery and permanent sockets mod is one I have on my own want list, at least once I get the FBH manual/remote start-up sorted out... Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 2nd Feb 2007 1:30 pm |
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