Recent content by OptimaJim

I just checked with one of our engineers to be sure and he's not aware of an AGM battery that does use gel. Wet and dry is one way to differentiate the two, which allows "dry" to describe both gel and AGM technologies. They are both spill-proof (which in the battery world is not the same as...

Hello, I noticed your conversation involving our products and wanted to offer some assistance. BrianSD_42, you are absolutely correct. Not everyone who sells our batteries online is authorized to do so. Unauthorized retailers may not offer any warranty service on any batteries they sell and...

Josh, If you are deeply-discharging your BlueTop on a trip, it would probably be a good idea to check the voltage of both batteries upon your return or whenever they will be sitting for long periods of time and fully-charge them with a battery charger, if needed. The key to long battery life...

Hi TheJosh, I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've been having. To be honest with you, the first red flag went up for me when I saw the words, “I picked up my truck from...” I deal with quite a few folks who bring their vehicles in for service somewhere, only to realize their doors were...

Hello, I noticed your conversation regarding our batteries and wanted to offer some assistance. bheltzel, if you ever do decide to upgrade to an Optima, a YellowTop would be more appropriate for your application, given the modifications to your electrical system. Anytime a battery is...