Leon
I have used Optima batteries in both my TR3 and Spitfire racecars, and they
have been problem free. I used a red, top post one, even though I did not
have a generator/alternator. When it was low on charge after a weekend of
use, it did sometimes give my 10 amp charger a hard time.
I am planning to buy a yellow-deep cycle one for this year.
According to an old Racer Wholesale catalog, the red top is BCI Group 34,
weighs 39.5lbs, and is 9-15/16L x 6-3/4W x 7-13/16H (all in inches). Aside
from the options of top post or side post, I am not aware of any
differences.
I believe that the yellow top has the same dimensions but it weighs 42lbs.
JOE
----- Original Message -----
From: <GuyotLeonF@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: FOT <fot@autox.team.net>; StephenPhillips
<Stephen@f-phillips.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 9:11 AM
Subject: Bye Bye WestCo AGM battery & Moss-London!
> Previously on this thread:
>
> We have discussed the merits and care of WestCo 'Gel-filled' batteries,
> (really AGM).
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> Generally, it is agreed that being sealed, they should only be charged
very
> slowly at say 0.5-1.0 amps over an 18-24 hour period.
>
> The expensive WestCo delivered to me by Moss London, (Not part of moss
USA)
> was dead, and I mean DEAD flat upon arrival.
> I am advised that if it has been allowed to fall below 3 volts, it may not
be
> recoverable.
> Further, my somewhat ancient battery charger, whilst fine for wet-cell
> batteries, is almost certainly no use for a WestCo.
>
> I was also recommended, after buying the WestCo, to buy an Optima, and
indeed
> have found out where to purchase one here in the UK.
>
> I therefore decided to return the dead WestCo to Moss, here in London.
> Last night, someone whispered into my ear that Moss London were going into
> administrative receivership, (don't know if that's what you cal it in the
> USA?).
> However, their trading days are severely limited!
>
> I therefore got myself and the WestCo over to them this morning,
> I met some other TSSC members there who already seemed to be aware of that
> fact.
> They fully refunded the cost of the WestCo (inc' shipping) without any
> argument to my credit card account.
> I heard them apologising to another customer for the lack of stock, due to
> their being in administration.
>
> At the foot of my Retail Refund statement, it says
>
> "The affairs, business & property of the Company are being managed by
> Christopher Laughton & Maurice Moses, who were appointed Joint
Administrators
> by order of the High Court on 4th January 2000".
>
> I just thought people on the Triumph lists should know this.
>
> Now, I go in search of an Optima!
>
> Would listers who have Optimas fitted to their Triumphs please let me know
> which type they have fitted? (Red or Yellow?) and if they were charged up
and
> ready to go when they took delivery of them?
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> Thank You
>
> Regards
>
> Léon
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