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I ordered a set of cordura seat covers with molle backs. When I get them installed, all the small miscellaneous crap will go into individual bags stuck to the seat backs. New covers also have sunglass pockets on the side bolsters and velcro detachable pistol pouches on the front of the bottom...

Do you mean desulphonation (aka desulfonation)? Not the same as desulfation. http://staff.guilan.ac.ir/staff/users/m-mehrdad/fckeditor_repo/file/Org_Chem_2_Ch15F_2%20(PPTshare).pdf Any chemists out there who would care to elaborate?

I am aware of their claim, and had that discussion with Bruce Essig of Odyssey. Bottom line is that lead is lead is lead, as long as it has been properly recycled (emphasis on "properly"). The virgin part is just pure marketing hype. That seems to be a quirk that is specific to Odyssey, and I...

Most battery manufacturers are using recycled lead, and there is really no reason not to. Once it's been properly recycled, it is "100% pure lead," as some companies advertise. A few years ago, Deka developed some reputational problems because of their admitted use of recycled lead. Whatever...

It seems that the digital units are the way to go, but that is somewhat deceiving. They are quick and painless and have bells and whistles, but are not all that reliable (meaning they will return results that indicate a bad battery is actually OK). The best tester is a carbon pile tester, but...

Odyssey and Northstar both claim that all their batteries are suitable for true deep cycle applications, as does Optima for their Yellows and their Blue marine dual purpose units (but not for their Reds or their Blue marine starting batteries with the dark case). I'd like to completely believe...

I have triple redundancy and I still carry an Anti-Gravity MicroStart, so I guess that makes it quadruple redundancy.

Not a huge savings, but I just got a Northstar 31M locally for $275. There is a guy on eBay selling new Optima 31M Dual Purpose for about $218 each with free shipping; he has a bunch of them, so seems legit. Sears is transitioning their Platinum AGM line from Odyssey to Northstar private...

My Ctek successfully desulfated a pair of Optima Yellows that were retired when they would no longer crank the engine. My Optimate rescued another Optima Yellow, and that one is now back in the truck. Odyssey says they work, and even has a list of recommended charger/conditioners on their...

It works with the right charger. Newer chargers have multi-step testing and charging profiles, and a setting for AGMs.

I have gotten good results with a Ctek desulfating charger, PN 7002. Works well on both FLA and most AGMs.

My old setup gave me the choice of one or two batteries in the winching circuit, so that I could hold out the house battery to start the truck if necessary. My new setup gives me the choice of one, two or three batteries when winching (or charging), and I can pick which of the two house...

The early production out of Mexico was crap. I had a few of those and that was what pushed me to Odyssey. I hear from reliable sources that the new Optimas are back to being a quality product, so I just took a chance on a pair of Blue dual purpose for my new house batteries. I got a real good...

Thanks. I kind of suspected that, just based on the grapevine.

I have. The instructions generally say that, or mandate removing the battery from the vehicle. They do this for the benefit of those who are easily confused. All you really need to do is to disconnect the ground from the battery or batteries. The second battery in my old truck is one that I...

You did not look far enough. This is from page 8 of the Ultimizer Owner's Manual: http://www.odysseybattery.com/documents/ODYSSEYUltimizerChargerOwnersManual0099001202-03.pdf I really do need to get some work done now, but I just couldn't wait to post this one for your edification.

When I referenced the newer 8 and 9-step chargers, I was not referring to the Ultimizer but to chargers like this one, which is what I tried to buy but could not get when I needed it: http://smartercharger.com/products/batterychargers/ctek-multi-us-25000/ I own the smaller version of this...

OP: If you don't already know this, check the sticker (probably inside the glove box) that shows the option codes on your truck. If there is a "G80" code listed, then you have what GM calls an automatic locking differential. G80 in their SUVs indicates a limited slip diff. I have both and...

Odyssey has a list of approved/recommended chargers on their web site, and the recommendations vary by size of battery. The lowest amperage recommended by Odyssey for the 31M is 25amps, and more is better. There is a Ctek on the list that they say works for the 31M, but I couldn't get one when...

OK, here we go. I have had an AGM 34/78 mounted on its side under the cab of my Dodge for maybe eight or nine years. Started with an Optima Red because that is what I had. Then I bought an Odyssey 1500 and moved the Optima Red to another truck that needed a starting battery, and it's still...