What to consider before purchasing a battery

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

A 1400 watt car audio battery would likely be what I need, and I found this one which will fit in my battery holder and am considering buying it.

Are there any tests I need to have done on my electrical system before switching the batteries or anything like that? As long as it fits in my battery holder will it be an okay match?

Also do new batteries come charged, or do I need to buy a charger to get it to a starting charge level?

Thanks for all answers

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[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Why are you changing batteries? And yes, you need to charge it before putting it in your car. Give it a good 24 hour trickle charge (~2A) and then put it in the next day. If your battery is low you're better off putting it on a slow charge rather than having your alt charge it, especially if it's a deep cycle

 

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

Why are you changing batteries? And yes, you need to charge it before putting it in your car. Give it a good 24 hour trickle charge (~2A) and then put it in the next day. If your battery is low you're better off putting it on a slow charge rather than having your alt charge it, especially if it's a deep cycle

I want a new battery because my audio gear kills my battery quickly, and a weak voltage output is harder on amplifiers in the long run. I think I could get better output out of them with a new battery as well

 

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Why are you changing batteries? And yes, you need to charge it before putting it in your car. Give it a good 24 hour trickle charge (~2A) and then put it in the next day. If your battery is low you're better off putting it on a slow charge rather than having your alt charge it, especially if it's a deep cycle

How much do car battery chargers go for?

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

new batteries come charged.

 

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

new batteries come charged.

Thanks Mr. Catman

Do you think with roughly 1000 watts of audio gear throwing this battery under the hood would be a good setup? Amazon.com: Kinetik HC1400 - 1400 Watt 12 Volt Power Cell Battery: Automotive

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

Thanks Mr. Catman
Do you think with roughly 1000 watts of audio gear throwing this battery under the hood would be a good setup? Amazon.com: Kinetik HC1400 - 1400 Watt 12 Volt Power Cell Battery: Automotive

1k rms? yeah that will be fine. Pm me yer addy also.

i have bought 4 batts 2 kinetiks one optima and a shuriken. all came with a 12.85 charge on them.

 

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

Cooool.. would you suggest the optima or kinetic more?

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

Cooool.. would you suggest the optima or kinetic more?

i use a redtop 24/74 to start my car and use an hc2000 from kinetik in the rear. best combo for me i dont drop below 13 with 240w of ab power and 2200 of class d.

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

75/25 my bad

 

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

75/25 my bad

Okay sweet, i'll probably just end up with the kinetic then. On a somewhat related note, their website says to have a load test done on my current battery before buying one of theirs. Is this actually important? and what am I even looking for?

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

Okay sweet, i'll probably just end up with the kinetic then. On a somewhat related note, their website says to have a load test done on my current battery before buying one of theirs. Is this actually important? and what am I even looking for?

yep have a load test done at walmart or advance auto. just make sure the batt is preforming to spec. funny thing here. i got mine done at walmart and they didnt know i had more than the redtop and told me i had a very special battery //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

Its always a good idea to charge a new battery before you use it.

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

Its always a good idea to charge a new battery before you use it.

will it hurt to charge it no. but is it needed? no. all batts come charged ... if its below 12.7 charge it