thinking of dual batteries in a 3rd gen
11-13-2005, 06:38 PM
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thinking of dual batteries in a 3rd gen
im thinking of adding a 2nd battery (have an old optima sitting around that i might as well use). i dont want to put it under the hood because of lack of work ethic to move stuff around and whatnot. i just dont feel like making room to fit a red top optima. i plan on putting it in the cargo area, also because i am buying an air compressor, which has battery clamps, and id like to pretty much hard mount the portable compressor. anyways, i was wondering how long the battery would last if i didnt hook up the alternator to it. any feedback would be appreciated.
11-13-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by northfacer581
im thinking of adding a 2nd battery (have an old optima sitting around that i might as well use). i dont want to put it under the hood because of lack of work ethic to move stuff around and whatnot. i just dont feel like making room to fit a red top optima. i plan on putting it in the cargo area, also because i am buying an air compressor, which has battery clamps, and id like to pretty much hard mount the portable compressor. anyways, i was wondering how long the battery would last if i didnt hook up the alternator to it. any feedback would be appreciated.
11-13-2005, 06:43 PM
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yeah....probably not long, i guess it depends on how much you used it (or does it?) i've seen people use 2 optimas in the stock battery space, so it would be minimal work. if i were to get a 2nd battery, thats what i'd do, and then run 4 guage to the rear to a fuse block (much like bob's write up).
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
11-13-2005, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
maybe he was trying to get people to post in the same thread about the same topic. 
11-13-2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
maybe he was trying to get people to post in the same thread about the same topic.
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Originally Posted by marko3xl3
By that logic, we wouldn't ever have ANY new threads. Almost.
11-13-2005, 08:38 PM
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i hope i didnt create any mess by creating this thread. i just wanted to know the best solution for my situation, and you cant always get that by searching.
after browsing around, i think i will opt for a solid setup. not just a hinky dink job with a few wires connected to a battery in the trunk so i can run some lights. i will start gathering parts this week, and hopefully be able to tackle it sometime soon. hopefully running wires from the alternator back wont be too tricky. on that same token of wanting a solid setup, i dont wana go overboard with it. i should be able to make the best of both worlds on this though...
after browsing around, i think i will opt for a solid setup. not just a hinky dink job with a few wires connected to a battery in the trunk so i can run some lights. i will start gathering parts this week, and hopefully be able to tackle it sometime soon. hopefully running wires from the alternator back wont be too tricky. on that same token of wanting a solid setup, i dont wana go overboard with it. i should be able to make the best of both worlds on this though...
11-13-2005, 09:15 PM
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What is your reasoning for wanting a 2nd batter? if it's just for that compressor you're much better off just running some 4 guage back and tapping into that for your compressor. I'd recommend a distribution block for future upgrades. Having a battery just sitting back there with no charging means is downright rediculous.
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Originally Posted by 98LimitedCustomized
What is your reasoning for wanting a 2nd batter? if it's just for that compressor you're much better off just running some 4 guage back and tapping into that for your compressor. I'd recommend a distribution block for future upgrades. Having a battery just sitting back there with no charging means is downright rediculous.
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who runs their auxiliary lights for long periods when the vehicle is off? Let's not forget that your battery is a storage device, the alternator does the work when you're running.
