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MEXICOWANDERER
Jan 11, 2018Explorer
Lifeline's claim-to-fame is extremely thick plates and unbelievably high charge acceptance rate...
Do you need this in an engine starting battery? Probably not.
For engine starting, Fullriver, Trojan, and even Optima are adequate. Because they are not required to cycle repeatedly. And an AGM starting battery can endure some cycling a lot better than any flooded starting battery.
So, unlike so many battery points, you have a wide latitude of correct choices.
Do you need this in an engine starting battery? Probably not.
For engine starting, Fullriver, Trojan, and even Optima are adequate. Because they are not required to cycle repeatedly. And an AGM starting battery can endure some cycling a lot better than any flooded starting battery.
So, unlike so many battery points, you have a wide latitude of correct choices.
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