Wow, I use to work at a parts store a long time ago and I have heard nothing but good things about these Optima batteries. Thanks for a great explanation as well.
I used to work at an auto parts store, and a customer turned a yellow top in as a core. I was in charged of looking for good used batteries and reselling them as "used batteries". I left that battery charging overnight and it worked so I bought it. I ran that battery for like 7 years and the only reason I replaced it was because I was afraid it was gonna die pretty soon 😂
You didn’t explain why the yellow top was best for those extra electronic applications though, what is the determining factor that sets them aside from one another and which number do i need more of
The YELLOWTOP is designed & warrantied for deep-cycle use, while the REDTOP is designed & warrantied for starting applications and not deep-cycle use. The chemistry of the YELLOWTOP battery allows it to handle deep discharges better than the chemistry of the REDTOP. That ability to be deep-cycled does come at the expense of some cranking power though, which is why the REDTOP has more cranking amps.
It's hard to say definitively, without knowing how big the system and how much power you typically draw from it. We can say an isolated starting battery would be a good idea, to make sure no matter how much you discharge the battery (or batteries) powering your stereo, that you always have enough engine cranking power to get home
Anytime your lights dim, that means your demand is outpacing your alternator's ability to provide power & you are drawing power from your batteries. After you get done with a Big 3 upgrade, we would recommend an alternator upgrade
There is not. Whenever you see "refurbished" or "remanufactured" OPTIMA batteries being advertised, it is typically a battery that was returned under warranty, but was only deeply-discharged. The seller will charge it up, wipe it down with a wet rag and call it a day. Please be sure to turn in your old battery for recycling to avoid having to pay a core fee when buying a replacement
All i have is an aftermarket radio, LED headlights and foglights and aftermarket taillights. Yellow-top is the way? BUT…. its my weekend driven car. So Red-top? I need help.
If in doubt, a YELLOWTOP will cover you either way. Regardless of the battery you choose, if your vehicle only sees weekend use, we'd recommend a quality battery maintenance device
The DH5, DH6 & DH7 are all DIN batteries. We could not use our SPIRALCELL technology in this footprint, because of the short height of these batteries. However, like our SPIRALCELL batteries, all of our DIN batteries still use 99.99% pure virgin lead and thick, cast straps to connect the cells, as opposed to the weaker tombstone welds found in most other batteries
@@optimabatteries I have a 2017 chevy tahoe and am in the market for a battery that could endure the type of extreme cold weather that one would see in North Dakota. Thank you for letting me know the differnce.
🔴 Right now I have both these batteries. #Redtop as my #StartBattery connected to the factory alternator, and a #Yellowtop as my #AuxiliaryBattery connected to my Auxiliary alternator, yes i have two alternators and two batteries one vehicle different charging system sharing a common ground. My question is CAN I run my red and yellowtop in parallel with a fused isolator in between❓️
If the purpose of a fused isolator is to protect against overcurrent in the circuit, then the isolator doesn’t change that the batteries are connected in parallel and should be the same size, type and age.
@@Anthonydemone generally, we've found OPTIMA batteries at auto parts stores to be very similar in age, at least in terms of like sizes. Some sizes may not be as popular and may sit on the shelf longer. You can identify the specific date an OPTIMA battery was produced by looking at the 10-digit serial number on the "Non-Spillable" label. The first digit is the year of production and the next three digits are the Julian date, so every battery we build today starts with the serial number 3254xxxxxx. It's extremely unlikely you'll find batteries on the shelf that were produced on the exact same date, but they're typically within a few weeks of each other, which is ideal.
Do you mean 2 volts? If so, you might be able to recover it using one of the techniques described in this video- czcams.com/video/ovtO4C68Sg4/video.htmlfeature=shared
@@optimabatteries YES, 2 VOLTS. SORRY... THANKS FOR THE LINK, GOING TO GIVE IT A SHOT... I'D HATE TO HAVE TO REPLACE ALL 3 OF MY YELLOWTOPS (DIFFERENT CLASSIC VEHICLES, SAME BATTERY ISSUE) AT THE SAME TIME...
@optimabatteries I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE ABOUT A MONTH AGO, AFTER BUYING THE NOCO GENIUS2... I HAVE 3 CLASSICS THAT SIT FOR A FEW MONTHS AT A TIME... SO, AFTER BUYING THE NOCO TO MAINTAIN A CHARGE WHILE SITTING, I DISCOVERED ALL 3 BATTERIES WERE VERY LOW... I PUT THE NOCO ON BATTERY #1 FOR 2 DAYS... WHEN I CHECKED IT, IT WAS STILL VERY LOW... SO, I FIGURED IT WAS TOO FAR GONE... I DID THE SAME WITH THE OTHER 2 BATTERIES... ONLY ONE OF THEM INCREASED SLIGHTLY, BUT IMMEDIATELY WENT BACK DOWN ONCE I DISCONNECTED THE NOCO TO CHECK THE VOLTAGE... SO, I HAD DECIDED TO REPLACE THE OPTIMAS AS SOON AS I COULD DETERMINE A GOOD REPLACEMENT, UNTIL I SAW A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPLYING IN THESE COMMENTS... (i had contacted the company for advice, with no response... so i am very appreciative of your feedback)
@@optimabatteries I WAS THINKING OF TAKING THE BATTERIES TO MY LOCAL AUTOZONE, TO SEE IF THEY COULD RECHARGE THEM... OR DO YOU THINK AN ACTUAL BATTERY STORE WOULD BE A BETTER CHOICE... (i'm not trying to get told that they are beyond recharging, just to be sold new batteries... #TrustIssues...)
Who told you that? It's definitely not true. The batteries we are manufacturing today are the best we've ever made. You can take a virtual tour here: www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/tour-the-optima-batteries-plant
@@optimabatteries a CZcams mechanic called @scottykilmer posted a video saying such… now as to his legitimacy I’m unsure… I generally take “shade tree mechanics” and anything on the internet with a grain of salt and a ton of skepticism…. We all know how this game works.. A company makes a product… It seams good… Rival companies get people to say it’s not.. company with said product will always say it is good because…. They want to make money.. And round and round we go.. What guarantee do I and other consumers have that a $250-$300 (average optima price) battery will perform and last as it should? How much of a hassle is the warranty red tape? I’m hoping to hear from actual real people who have used the batteries on average conditions within the last 5 years.
@@loki3187, our motivation isn't to get people to watch clickbait videos, so we can get paid by one of the largest companies in the world. We're here to share factual information about our products. False rumors have been circulating about our products since the day the second AGM battery brand came to market. There are CZcamsrs ready to convince you the world is flat and the government is using birds to spy on you. At some point, people need to decide what they want to believe. You can read more about our take on these false claims here: www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/optima-batteries-suck-the-truth Whatever battery you choose, hold onto your receipt or place it under the battery in your vehicle. That is your proof of purchase and will expedite warranty service from your original retailer if you need it. If you buy factory-direct from us, we'll keep a record of your purchase for the duration of your warranty coverage.
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The car audio part is all I needed to hear and was looking for. :)
Man facts 😅
Wow, I use to work at a parts store a long time ago and I have heard nothing but good things about these Optima batteries. Thanks for a great explanation as well.
Just bought my wife a red top for her car, and I'll get a yellow top for my car in a couple days. Heard good things about Optima
ive had a yellow top in my Honda for years now. Still doing just fine after 6 years not to mention i got it used 😂
I used to work at an auto parts store, and a customer turned a yellow top in as a core. I was in charged of looking for good used batteries and reselling them as "used batteries". I left that battery charging overnight and it worked so I bought it. I ran that battery for like 7 years and the only reason I replaced it was because I was afraid it was gonna die pretty soon 😂
my 1st redtop lasted 12 years..well worth the money
What did u pay for the red please? I was given a yellow have had since 2016
@@judithseesemann5583 280 at Autozone
Thanks for this video. I've been wondering this myself for a while now. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome short video. Thank you.
Thank you for this info
Thanks. Which do you use in your Unimog?
You didn’t explain why the yellow top was best for those extra electronic applications though, what is the determining factor that sets them aside from one another and which number do i need more of
The YELLOWTOP is designed & warrantied for deep-cycle use, while the REDTOP is designed & warrantied for starting applications and not deep-cycle use. The chemistry of the YELLOWTOP battery allows it to handle deep discharges better than the chemistry of the REDTOP. That ability to be deep-cycled does come at the expense of some cranking power though, which is why the REDTOP has more cranking amps.
Ok
I have a heavy sound system should I add 2 yellow toos
It's hard to say definitively, without knowing how big the system and how much power you typically draw from it. We can say an isolated starting battery would be a good idea, to make sure no matter how much you discharge the battery (or batteries) powering your stereo, that you always have enough engine cranking power to get home
@@optimabatteriessingle 15 inch sub w a 4kwatts amp I have a 1200watts amp for voices but the sub makes my lights dim
Anytime your lights dim, that means your demand is outpacing your alternator's ability to provide power & you are drawing power from your batteries. After you get done with a Big 3 upgrade, we would recommend an alternator upgrade
Quick question is there a way to swap the sales out of these batteries or refill the acid if it does not charge up? Or is it just time to trade it in?
There is not. Whenever you see "refurbished" or "remanufactured" OPTIMA batteries being advertised, it is typically a battery that was returned under warranty, but was only deeply-discharged. The seller will charge it up, wipe it down with a wet rag and call it a day. Please be sure to turn in your old battery for recycling to avoid having to pay a core fee when buying a replacement
I have yellow top 6v 2. I am not able to find in UAE, shipping is very expensive. any alternate please 🙏
Please email us your physical address at info@optimabatteries.com so we can assist you in finding a retailer in your area
All i have is an aftermarket radio, LED headlights and foglights and aftermarket taillights. Yellow-top is the way? BUT…. its my weekend driven car. So Red-top? I need help.
If in doubt, a YELLOWTOP will cover you either way. Regardless of the battery you choose, if your vehicle only sees weekend use, we'd recommend a quality battery maintenance device
What i want to know is the difference between theese and say the DH7 style battery... whats the difference
The DH5, DH6 & DH7 are all DIN batteries. We could not use our SPIRALCELL technology in this footprint, because of the short height of these batteries. However, like our SPIRALCELL batteries, all of our DIN batteries still use 99.99% pure virgin lead and thick, cast straps to connect the cells, as opposed to the weaker tombstone welds found in most other batteries
@@optimabatteries I have a 2017 chevy tahoe and am in the market for a battery that could endure the type of extreme cold weather that one would see in North Dakota. Thank you for letting me know the differnce.
🔴 Right now I have both these batteries. #Redtop as my #StartBattery connected to the factory alternator, and a #Yellowtop as my #AuxiliaryBattery connected to my Auxiliary alternator, yes i have two alternators and two batteries one vehicle different charging system sharing a common ground. My question is CAN I run my red and yellowtop in parallel with a fused isolator in between❓️
If the purpose of a fused isolator is to protect against overcurrent in the circuit, then the isolator doesn’t change that the batteries are connected in parallel and should be the same size, type and age.
@@optimabatteries so is it's safe to assume when I'm at my local auto parts and I buy two matching optima batteries... they are identical age?
@@Anthonydemone generally, we've found OPTIMA batteries at auto parts stores to be very similar in age, at least in terms of like sizes. Some sizes may not be as popular and may sit on the shelf longer. You can identify the specific date an OPTIMA battery was produced by looking at the 10-digit serial number on the "Non-Spillable" label. The first digit is the year of production and the next three digits are the Julian date, so every battery we build today starts with the serial number 3254xxxxxx. It's extremely unlikely you'll find batteries on the shelf that were produced on the exact same date, but they're typically within a few weeks of each other, which is ideal.
@@optimabatteries thank you
CAN A YELLOWTOP BATTERY READING 2AMPS BE RECHARGED, OR IS IT SENSELESS TO TRY?
Do you mean 2 volts? If so, you might be able to recover it using one of the techniques described in this video- czcams.com/video/ovtO4C68Sg4/video.htmlfeature=shared
@@optimabatteries
YES, 2 VOLTS. SORRY...
THANKS FOR THE LINK, GOING TO GIVE IT A SHOT... I'D HATE TO HAVE TO REPLACE ALL 3 OF MY YELLOWTOPS (DIFFERENT CLASSIC VEHICLES, SAME BATTERY ISSUE) AT THE SAME TIME...
@@stillrumone it sounds like you have charger issue and the chargers you are using to maintain proper battery voltage are not doing their jobs.
@optimabatteries
I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE ABOUT A MONTH AGO, AFTER BUYING THE NOCO GENIUS2... I HAVE 3 CLASSICS THAT SIT FOR A FEW MONTHS AT A TIME... SO, AFTER BUYING THE NOCO TO MAINTAIN A CHARGE WHILE SITTING, I DISCOVERED ALL 3 BATTERIES WERE VERY LOW... I PUT THE NOCO ON BATTERY #1 FOR 2 DAYS... WHEN I CHECKED IT, IT WAS STILL VERY LOW... SO, I FIGURED IT WAS TOO FAR GONE... I DID THE SAME WITH THE OTHER 2 BATTERIES... ONLY ONE OF THEM INCREASED SLIGHTLY, BUT IMMEDIATELY WENT BACK DOWN ONCE I DISCONNECTED THE NOCO TO CHECK THE VOLTAGE...
SO, I HAD DECIDED TO REPLACE THE OPTIMAS AS SOON AS I COULD DETERMINE A GOOD REPLACEMENT, UNTIL I SAW A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPLYING IN THESE COMMENTS... (i had contacted the company for advice, with no response... so i am very appreciative of your feedback)
@@optimabatteries
I WAS THINKING OF TAKING THE BATTERIES TO MY LOCAL AUTOZONE, TO SEE IF THEY COULD RECHARGE THEM... OR DO YOU THINK AN ACTUAL BATTERY STORE WOULD BE A BETTER CHOICE... (i'm not trying to get told that they are beyond recharging, just to be sold new batteries... #TrustIssues...)
Just replaced my red top after 12 years.
I have heard that they started making the batteries in Mexico and ever since then the quality has gone to crap….
Who told you that? It's definitely not true. The batteries we are manufacturing today are the best we've ever made. You can take a virtual tour here: www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/tour-the-optima-batteries-plant
@@optimabatteries a CZcams mechanic called @scottykilmer posted a video saying such… now as to his legitimacy I’m unsure… I generally take “shade tree mechanics” and anything on the internet with a grain of salt and a ton of skepticism….
We all know how this game works..
A company makes a product…
It seams good…
Rival companies get people to say it’s not..
company with said product will always say it is good because…. They want to make money..
And round and round we go..
What guarantee do I and other consumers have that a $250-$300 (average optima price) battery will perform and last as it should? How much of a hassle is the warranty red tape?
I’m hoping to hear from actual real people who have used the batteries on average conditions within the last 5 years.
I definitely want to buy some but people been telling me bad things @optimabatteries
@@loki3187, our motivation isn't to get people to watch clickbait videos, so we can get paid by one of the largest companies in the world. We're here to share factual information about our products. False rumors have been circulating about our products since the day the second AGM battery brand came to market. There are CZcamsrs ready to convince you the world is flat and the government is using birds to spy on you. At some point, people need to decide what they want to believe. You can read more about our take on these false claims here: www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/optima-batteries-suck-the-truth
Whatever battery you choose, hold onto your receipt or place it under the battery in your vehicle. That is your proof of purchase and will expedite warranty service from your original retailer if you need it. If you buy factory-direct from us, we'll keep a record of your purchase for the duration of your warranty coverage.
@@lieutenantmikeo5979 who are the people and what are they saying?
Can I have one please
Can I use one of each in my diesel and just call it a day 🤣
Whenever your application calls for more than one battery, either in parallel or series, those batteries should be identical in age, size and type.
Just bought my wife a red top for her car, and I'll get a yellow top for my car in a couple days. Heard good things about Optima