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Re: Advantages of 12 volt systems
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 6/8/2003

Optimas generally have higher cold-cranking ratings than equivalent wet-cell batteries. They also have a much slower self-discharge rate than wet cells.

In the case of my 6-volt truck that gets driven once every couple of months, the higher cold-cranking and... Login to read more.