bass juggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 just curious why i shouldn't go spend $99 at Walmart for a battery that has 114 amp hours and if that is what i sould be focusing on when buying a battery and if not then what exactly should i be looking for when shopping for a battery like what numbers to look for and what do they all mean. currently i have a Mechman 270, 2 runs of KNU OFC 1/0, Crescendo BC3500 all i need is some (a) batteries so if anyone has some recommendations on what i need it would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fultz Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 1st thing that $99 battery from Walmart is probably a wet battery, that's a bad idea to have inside the vehicle, they vent poisonous fumes. You want a AGM battery for inside their sealed so no fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolitskasey Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 If you can find me a AGM group 31 for 99 bucks sign me up! Haha but what Ben said you don't want non AGM bat in the cab of your vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapanater Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 1st thing that $99 battery from Walmart is probably a wet battery, that's a bad idea to have inside the vehicle, they vent poisonous fumes. You want a AGM battery for inside their sealed so no fumes. Nobody ever died from inhaling hydrogen gas or oxygen. However, they have different build qualities. And XS or even a good exide 31 will have nice thick plates that can endure many recharging and sulfation cycles, the walmart battery won't so won't last as long. You ALWAYS get what you pay for when it comes to batteries. A good rule is that the heavier = thicker plates = the better. But a wet battery isn't really any more dangerous than a sealed unless you regularily pour acid into your eyes. 2015 Subaru Outback. That is all, I refuse to touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__d_a_v_i_d__ Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I can get group 31s agm's for 130 ! Try out craiglist fools ! Chevy Impala Shocker Sigs / TC Sounds 12s Sundown NS-1 | SAX 100.4 Sundown Neos | Dayton Audio Neos ETCCC ETCCC ETCCC My YouTube ---- Subcribe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolitskasey Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I can get group 31s agm's for 130 ! Try out craiglist fools ! Haha not up here in alaska thats like finding a needle in a hay stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass juggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 the battery at Walmart is AGM i think, it is a Everstart MAXX 29dc someone check it out and give me some feed back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolitskasey Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 NO! it is lead acid or regular. AGM is glass matt and less responsive to cold and cost much more. answered 1 year, 7 months ago By Shadowmanace2002 - Summervill, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fultz Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 1st thing that $99 battery from Walmart is probably a wet battery, that's a bad idea to have inside the vehicle, they vent poisonous fumes. You want a AGM battery for inside their sealed so no fumes. Nobody ever died from inhaling hydrogen gas or oxygen. However, they have different build qualities. And XS or even a good exide 31 will have nice thick plates that can endure many recharging and sulfation cycles, the walmart battery won't so won't last as long. You ALWAYS get what you pay for when it comes to batteries. A good rule is that the heavier = thicker plates = the better. But a wet battery isn't really any more dangerous than a sealed unless you regularily pour acid into your eyes. From inhaling no, but hydrogen gas is highly explosive, and depending on the metal alloy composition in lead-acid batteries, a battery being charged can generate two highly toxic by-products. One is arsine (arsenic hydride) and the other is stibine (antimony hydride). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass juggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 well that sucks its not AGM scratch that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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