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Putting this in here for what y'all are running for a battery. The heaters sap it down fast. I have a heated bottle mount (for maintaining) and a blanket to get it up to temp fast.
Thanks,
Following. The weight savings from a lightweight battery is very tempting.
A lightweight battery won't last 5 sec with that kind of draw. I know, I've tried it. I'm looking for real world data...I'm assuming a deep or dual purpose battery.
Deep cycle are meant for very strong amp draws, not so great with constant draws like that. The battery will get HOT like that.
Dual purpose like Optima Red Top seem to do well, especially if you keep it connected to a compatible trickle or solar charger. Nothing wrong with standard or AGM, but deep cycle would be a waste of money IMO.
Those high dollar lithium batteries do well with constant draw but not so great with high amp draws. There are weight savings and charger compatibility issues to consider with those.
Are you trying to get your bottle warm at the track? Or just in general getting your bottle up to temp? May be worth looking into a bottle bath. I made one for about $30 out of an old cooler
Here is my solution. Made it up this afternoon. Hardwired the blanket with 8' of 10ga wire and some battery charger clips, just hook it up to another battery. Get it up to temp. Leave the blanket on the bottle. Unclip it and go. The heated mounting bracket will maintain it and I'll only run it when the car is running. No more cranking battery drain!
A new trend is using a wireless power tool battery to heat the bottle. This way, your main battery is not affected. Here is a screen shot of one guys setup:
People who are doing this are reporting great results.
A new trend is using a wireless power tool battery to heat the bottle. This way, your main battery is not affected. Here is a screen shot of one guys setup:
People who are doing this are reporting great results.
A new trend is using a wireless power tool battery to heat the bottle. This way, your main battery is not affected. Here is a screen shot of one guys setup:
People who are doing this are reporting great results.
That is a clean set up! I went the getto way before you posted this. Plus I have plenty of car batteries and no power tool batteries. Maybe later...
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Battery for a nitrous car? 
