The Ultimate Power Source for military vehicles & equipment Unlike traditional lead-acid batteries that use stacks of thick lead plates suspended in a reservoir of acid, Optima® batteries feature two long pure lead-tin plates wound into a tight spiral, separated by an Absorbent Glass-Mat (AGM). The sponge-like AGM holds the electrolyte in place between the…
OPTIMA MILITARY & GOV DISCOUNT FOR PERSONAL USE: OPTIMA MILITARY & GOV DISCOUNT FOR PERSONAL USE: To thank our US Military troops, Optima offers a great discount on the purchase of batteries & chargers for personal use. To get the discount: Click the CONTACT tab on our website Enter your “.mil or “.gov” email address…
USING A DIGITAL BATTERY TESTER ON A BATTERY WITH STUD POSTS When using a digital tester on any battery that has threaded stud posts always connect the clamps of your digital tester to the lead pad at the base of the post. This will prevent false/inaccurate readings. Below we are testing a new Optima D31T…
Dead equipment, now what? You’ve got a job to do, but when you hit the engine start button . . . . nothing . . . #$&*% ! The mission takes priority so you jump start the equipment and get the job done, right? Did you know that in most cases, jump starting the engine…
Are your batteries from Mil Supply really new? Batteries received from the military supply system may have sat in a warehouse for up to a couple of years. And, because most warehouses are not climate controlled, warm temperatures increase the rate of self-discharge. While pure lead/tin batteries can be stored this long, it doesn’t mean…
LOWER COST OPTION TO THE 6TAGM BATTERY: Want to know an easy way to save your unit over $491 the next time you replace two batteries on a piece of equipment? Instead of ordering two of the expensive 6T-AGM batteries, try two Red or Yellow Top Optima batteries and two of the reusable 6T adapter…
Below are the most commonly used Nato Plugs, Receptacles, and Slave Cables. The common NATO receptacle (P/N 11674728) is installed on a majority of US Mil vehicles, generators and support equipment. In addition to being used for slave (jump) starting, you can use a slave plug or cable to access power from the vehicle 24-volt…
Solar Maintenance Chargers Ideal for military vehicles, GSE, generators, and other equipment that does not get used on a regular basis. Robust, military-grade solar maintenance charge provides a low amperage pulse-maintenance charge when the sun is shining. Must have sunlight to activate Pulse Recover Unit (PRU) and cannot hurt batteries. Keeps batteries topped off, healthy,…
Black Bottom = Engine Starting Battery Model: 34/78 P/N: 8004-003 800 CCA, 1.000 MCA 100 min Reserve Capacity NSN:6140013742243 Model: 34 P/N: 8002-002 800 CCA, 1,000 MCA 100 min Reserve Capacity NSN:6140 01 378 8232 Model: 34R P/N: 8003-151 800 CCA, 1,000 MCA 100 min Reserve Capacity NSN:6140 01 475 9357 Model: 75/25 P/N: 8022-091…
