Hifonics Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey, I live in Canada and it gets really cold up here. Sometimes it goes to -35 celcius (-31f). My question is will your batteries take the winter abuse? I had a kinetik a couple years ago and it turned into a block of ice afer 3 days of not using the car. (Almost missed an exam because of it). Since then I have been very skeptical of using AGM batteries. Please educate me! I want to upgrade my electrical system a bit so I am looking at my options. Also, is it a good idea to wire up a new battery in the back to the stock battery in parallel? Thanks! Quote 2010 F150 FX4-18" AA Mayhem-Crescendo BC3500d-Pioneer GM-D9500F 4-channel-2 Crescendo FT1 -2 Crescendo Neo Forte 6.5 -Pioneer AVH-P3300BT-6000K HID Headlights/Fog lights-All LED interior lighting-20% tint on front windows, 1% rear windows, 5% windshield strip-Big3 (XSFlex 0ga) -DC Power 270XP -Group 65 NorthStar AGM battery Coming soon/plans: -Build log-Blacked out mirror reflectors-Tinted tails/3rd brake light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan @ XSpower Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, our batteries work fine in the cold temps. Just like any battery though the colder the temps the harder it is on the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifonics Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, our batteries work fine in the cold temps. Just like any battery though the colder the temps the harder it is on the battery. Alright thanks. Do you know why my kinetik froze up like a block of ice? Also, is it ok to hook up an xs power 12v bat in parallel to my stock front battery? Thx Quote 2010 F150 FX4-18" AA Mayhem-Crescendo BC3500d-Pioneer GM-D9500F 4-channel-2 Crescendo FT1 -2 Crescendo Neo Forte 6.5 -Pioneer AVH-P3300BT-6000K HID Headlights/Fog lights-All LED interior lighting-20% tint on front windows, 1% rear windows, 5% windshield strip-Big3 (XSFlex 0ga) -DC Power 270XP -Group 65 NorthStar AGM battery Coming soon/plans: -Build log-Blacked out mirror reflectors-Tinted tails/3rd brake light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, our batteries work fine in the cold temps. Just like any battery though the colder the temps the harder it is on the battery. Alright thanks. Do you know why my kinetik froze up like a block of ice? Also, is it ok to hook up an xs power 12v bat in parallel to my stock front battery? Thx in parallel you can, just make sure you fuse each battery withing 1 ft of the 12v line Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifonics Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, our batteries work fine in the cold temps. Just like any battery though the colder the temps the harder it is on the battery. Alright thanks. Do you know why my kinetik froze up like a block of ice? Also, is it ok to hook up an xs power 12v bat in parallel to my stock front battery? Thx in parallel you can, just make sure you fuse each battery withing 1 ft of the 12v line I heard that you need two of the exact same batteries or you'll end up undercharging or overcharging one of them. Might be wrong though... Quote 2010 F150 FX4-18" AA Mayhem-Crescendo BC3500d-Pioneer GM-D9500F 4-channel-2 Crescendo FT1 -2 Crescendo Neo Forte 6.5 -Pioneer AVH-P3300BT-6000K HID Headlights/Fog lights-All LED interior lighting-20% tint on front windows, 1% rear windows, 5% windshield strip-Big3 (XSFlex 0ga) -DC Power 270XP -Group 65 NorthStar AGM battery Coming soon/plans: -Build log-Blacked out mirror reflectors-Tinted tails/3rd brake light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, our batteries work fine in the cold temps. Just like any battery though the colder the temps the harder it is on the battery. Alright thanks. Do you know why my kinetik froze up like a block of ice? Also, is it ok to hook up an xs power 12v bat in parallel to my stock front battery? Thx in parallel you can, just make sure you fuse each battery withing 1 ft of the 12v line I heard that you need two of the exact same batteries or you'll end up undercharging or overcharging one of them. Might be wrong though... thats not true, as a battery fills up it will not take any more amperage in, the other battereis will then take them in, eventually the alt will not have to output much current to charge as they will both fully charge, so you can hook any batteries together and be fine, now this is only if they are the same type, perferably the same brand, due to different technogies and different charging voltages for the different types of technolgies (ex: AGM vs Lead-acid) Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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