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danimal53
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Sep 05, 2015

battery questions

i have a few battery questions. First, can anyone tell me what kind of battery this is? How many amp hours etc? I'm not sure how to read the label.



i'm assuming it isn't the best battery there is, as it came with the TT from the dealer. What would a recommended upgrade be? not the best of the best, but maybe mid level

i'm also considering adding a second battery. is it okay to mix-n-match or should they be the same?

I'm pretty sure this is not "maintenance free" so where does one add water?

When disconnecting the battery, what is the proper way to do that? I mean, I know I have to unscrew the nuts and get the wires off the studs, but is there a certain sequence? or risk of getting shocked or something?

There's a little bit of water sitting in the bottom of the plastic box, is that a problem? I'm assuming it should be drained.

12v stuff is pretty new to me, been all over the internet gathering info. I figured if a post pictures of what I actually have someone can give me specifics, thanks!

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  • Old-Biscuit I think you got that backwards. Should remove negative first and install negative last.
  • Good place to start.......12 Volt Side of Life

    Deka Marine Master...........Deep Cycle/Starting.....that means it is a so/so battery. Not really a Deep Cycle, not really a good Starting Battery.
    Can't tell amp hours/group.....that info is probably on side of battery case
    If it is a group 24/65amp hr, group 27/80amp hr, group 31/100amp hr
    All pretty low.


    2 batteries are good...should be same type/size/age

    Add 'distilled water'.......flat caps pop off use flat blade screw driver tip in notch center of flat cover

    Disconnect......remove NEGATIVE cable first then POSITIVE.
    Connecting......Install POSITIVE cable first then NEGATIVE
    NOTE: your Black cable is POSITIVE

    I would drill couple drain holes in battery box.

    ON EDIT: Swapped Positive/Negative.....THANKS! :B