Batteries DC Power in a box
Everything has a purpose, this ethos lies at the core of our decision-making at Element 82 and batteries are no different. Cranking/Starting or high power/burst energy vs. Deep Cycle which is the term used for a discharge of energy before any recharge. That's the basis or starting point from there, capacity, expected life cycle, physical size, and layout considerations. There are so many options because batteries have so many applications.
Deep Cycle is used in house/service batteries in applications like a boat or motorhome when there is a sustained discharge from them before a recharge might occur overnight connected to mains or in a boat when the motor is started and recharge is provided via the alternator. Many brands of AGM batteries have a high power discharge capability, having said that it might only be 5-8 times its Amphour rating. So if a 100Ah battery refers to its ability to discharge 10 amps over 10 hours, it might also have a fast discharge capacity of 600 amps, referred to as 600CA (Cranking Amps). In these instances, while the battery might be classed as a deep cycle it has usable power for cranking. Numbers only get better when it's a 200Ah battery with 1200CA, you can see how this is sometimes why AGM batteries might be referred to as Dual Purpose Batteries.
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High Power Output in a Six-Pack Case
The Optima range of batteries is a perfect replacement where high cranking power is required over the standard wet-cell. They provide sealed maintenance-free convenience with high CCA in a small form factor suited to engine start of automotive and marine applications. With multiple terminal options and reverse posts and side post options, there's a little something for everyone.
This Optima 12v battery has a light grey colour base showing its a dual purpose construction internally and while it has a slightly lower CCA it has 55Ah capacity.
Key Benefits
- Both dual-purpose and starting applications available
- Up to 3x more recharges than other marine batteries
- More than 15 times the vibration resistance
- Spill-proof
- Mountable in virtually any position
- Maintenance-free
- Optimal starting power (dual purpose and starting applications available)
- Works well as a boat battery or RV battery
Specifications:
Voltage: 12V
Cranking amps: 870A
Cold cranking amps: 750A
MCA: 870A
Amp hour (20hr Rate): 55Ah
Reserve Capacity @25 Amps: 120 minutes
Post Type: Dual SAE & 5/16 Stainless Stud
Internal Resistance: 0.0028Ω