An AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery is a great way to go. No terminal corrision, mount in any position, 680 CCA in a 15 lb battery. This Odyssey has been starting my ride for 17 years.
This (4) in series power a scooter that will beat my mid 80's Corvette to 40 mph.
Today that 17 year old PC680 just got relegated to the tractor, got tired of always having a dead battery when I need the tractor, like only twice a year. The T gets a new PC680, just $145.00 and free shipping from here....
You have hit upon another cool feature of Odyssey batteries. Your 10 amp charger would shorten the life of a regular flooded lead acid car cranking battery because it is higher than the 0.1C charge rate. Most car batteries are around 65 amp/hr, and that is why you see most automotive chargers with an output of 6 amps. The (4) battery bank in my hot rod scooter I charge at 2.0C, that is 20 times faster. I use a 30 amp 48 volt golf cart charger and it is ready to ride in 25 minutes.
Thanks Deckofficer! I'm impressed with and buying a PC680 with the metal
jacket. The interior of a car in Phoenix can commonly be 125 degrees in the summer. :thumbup:
Thanks Deckofficer! I'm impressed with and buying a PC680 with the metal
jacket. The interior of a car in Phoenix can commonly be 125 degrees in the summer. :thumbup:
Over time, you will be very happy with your purchase. Just remember two things, one, ANY lead acid battery left in a discharged state for any length of time will have a shortened life and the 2nd probably doesn't apply to you, since you aren't using a modern automotive electrical system, and that is phantom loads. A lot of modern cars use up to 0.02 amps keeping brains alive. On a typical 65 a/hr battery, that small drain won't be an issue for 3 months of non use (engine running, charging system doing its thing). With just 16 a/hr, you could have starting problems in 3 weeks. A Model A with a 383 sbc stroker will have zero phantom loads, so no problem.
Deckofficer,
Thank you again for all your help and information!
Joe
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