Date:         Fri, 9 May 2008 11:10:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Optima batteries
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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Off-the-cuff opinions and anecdotes are free. Elucidation costs. Please
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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 5/9/2008 9:34 AM Neil2 wrote:

> I've always considered marine batteries a misapplication for a primary auto
> (starting).  Even so much as thinking 'you can't do that'.  After reading
> the Optima website it seems my recent suspicions are correct.  Peeps are
> using 'marine' batteries for other than 'aux' purposes.  Or IOW, Optima is
> marketing their products as a starting battery for autos.  Am I incorrect or
> what?
>
> I don't mind techie talk in this area cause I understand the theories.
> Please elucidate.
>
> --
> Neil
> '82 Diesel Westy
> Peace of
>