What is the difference between a Group 24 and Group 24F battery?
Only difference between a 24 and a 24F(rarely called a 24R) is the polarity. I’d like to see the chart saying the battery size is smaller. Between manufacturers there may be very slight differences, but they still much conform the BCI Group size standard. If you have slack on the cables, you’ll be just fine.
Which is the most powerful Optima battery?
One of the most powerful batteries from Optima is the 9006-006-FFP BlueTop.
What does the F stand for on a battery?
It’s a measurement of how much energy a battery can deliver continuously for 20 hours at 80 degrees F without falling below 10.5 volts. If a battery is rated at 100 amps/hour, it will supply 100 amp/hours of power, or 5 amps/1 hour.
How many amp hours is a 24 series battery?
Some common battery size codes used are: (ratings are approximate)
| U1 | 34 to 40 Amp hours | 12 volts |
|---|---|---|
| Group 24 | 70-85 Amp hours | 12 volts |
| Group 27 | 85-105 Amp hours | 12 volts |
| Group 31 | 95-125 Amp hours | 12 volts |
| 4-D | 180-215 Amp hours | 12 volts |
What’s the warranty on Optima bluetop batteries?
OPTIMA BLUETOP batteries come with an easy-to-understand, two-year free-replacement warranty. Other Group 24 batteries may come with warranties as short as one-year (like the battery in the video) or may have a pro-rated warranty, that requires you to pay for a percentage of your warranty replacement.
How big is an Optima Group 24 Battery?
The Group 24 battery typically measures about 11 inches long, by 6.875 inches wide, by 9.5 inches tall, while the OPTIMA D34M BLUETOP (and the 34M BLUETOP) measures about 10.06 inches long, by 6.88 inches wide by 7.94 inches tall.
What are the benefits of Optima yellowtop batteries?
Key benefits of OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries include deep-cycling battery and OPTIMAL starting power, up to 3x longer service life, 15x more resistant to vibration, leak proof, mountable in virtually any position, maintenance-free, and more than 300 discharge / recharge cycles. OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries work well for tractors or forklifts.
What’s the difference between a group 24 and group 34 Battery?
The OPTIMA Group 34 battery is an AGM (absorbed glass mat) lead-acid battery, while the Group 24 is a flooded lead-acid battery. The OPTIMA uses 99.99% pure virgin lead, which reduces corrosion, while the Group 24 battery uses recycled lead.