Charging at the track

[shaunjohnson]

we usually go the the local tip...think it's called the dump in America.
and gave the man $2 to pick up a "dead" marine battery that was showing 12.6v
took it home, fresh electrolyte and charged it and now that battery serves as our field battery as well as starting the old tractor every now and again.

marine batteries get thrown after a year as the warranty usually only lasts a year here in Australia.

i am so concious of my milage and battery life on my van i actually push start it every morning. it only takes one compression to bump off the diesel even w/o the glow warmers, so this keeps my milage good and saves the battery from a hard cold start.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by D8 Driver

what voltage is the bear minimal to start the car successfully, i am going to charge up my slash packs a few times and several 4s lipos for my xb808e, i guess these (deep cycle)batteries can handle it no problem.

That voltage really depends on too many variables for us to answer. Based on the usage you just stated, you wont even know that you've been charging on it.

Originally Posted by shaunjohnson

i am so concious of my milage and battery life on my van i actually push start it every morning. it only takes one compression to bump off the diesel even w/o the glow warmers, so this keeps my milage good and saves the battery from a hard cold start.

Wow - that's really going to take a toll on your tire life....not to mention your shoe replacement plan...