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Old 07-13-2013, 12:36 PM   #1
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Default Optima battery charger no 6V ?

Was reading a article in the current Model A Times mag about the Optima 1200 battery charger designed for their and other AGM batteries but no mention of 6V batteries. Now it was a long article and may have missed it but if there is no 6 volt option I have to think that optima is missing or ignoring a portion of their customers. And its not cheap at about $200 (amazon price).
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Old 07-13-2013, 03:17 PM   #2
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Default Re: Optima battery charger no 6V ?

I wondered the same thing. Looks like a nice unit, but what use is it with no 6V?
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Old 07-13-2013, 04:28 PM   #3
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Take a look at this;

6 Volt Automatic Battery Smart Charger for Gel Lead Acid & AGM Optima Red Top
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:26 PM   #4
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Default Re: Optima battery charger no 6V ?

I at first thought it was an oversight in the add, but contacted them and they confirmed. It has no 6v function. I wonder who was responsible for that screwup.
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:46 PM   #5
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Have a ctek charger works great no problem also u can use. Bat tender 6v to charge optima which I did and it worked fine josh
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Old 07-13-2013, 11:08 PM   #6
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What the heck...........a $200 battery charger with no 6 volt function?

What's next........are they going to quit making Twinkies?
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Old 07-14-2013, 01:01 AM   #7
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Twinkies come back Monday 7/15. Some Walmart's nationwide have been selling since Friday. The new Twinkies have a LONGER shelf life.
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Old 07-14-2013, 08:25 AM   #8
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Default Re: Optima battery charger no 6V ?

I was also amazed that the Optima charger did so many things but did not connect with 6 volt.
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Old 07-14-2013, 05:24 PM   #9
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Twinkies come back Monday 7/15. Some Walmart's nationwide have been selling since Friday. The new Twinkies have a LONGER shelf life.
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Are they "plastic" now??? I don't have a Twinkie holder in my Model A, they won't last that long! I'm off to the store to see if they have them yet! Bill W.
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