Date:         Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:32:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dead Yellowtop house battery
Comments: To: turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
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To bad your on the other side of
the state. I just installed a Sears Diehard P2 battery. It is rated for
75 amp hours. It's made by Odessey
a repackaged PC1750. Better warranty
on top of it. I did have to modify the battery
cover so it doesn't drop right in. We could
have knocked it out in a couple hours though. 
To get another Optima I would call the closest
advance-autozone and have them locate the closest 
one. I seen Sears had a couple on their shelves. 
The yellow top is a common enough battery now
that these places usually stock them. I will
upload the pictures of my install tonight. 

Bill

On Jun 28, 2012, at 1:10 PM, turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'm in Bennington CT on the road to Windham NY and my house battery (model SC34DU) is dead, only putting out 6V. 
> 
> I've checked Bond, Advantage and Walmart but have not found one that fits in the space behind the drivers seat. 
> 
> The old one just fits under the swivel seat mount, with a rubber cover in place of the metal top. 
> 
> I'm open to any suggestions, I can barely get water from the tap. 
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> NextChapter.KraikerPhoto.com