Optima 78 SC78S 8078-109 Battery


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Model# 78 SC78S 8078-109

        The OPTIMA Red Top high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate high-CCA starting battery designed to deliver the strongest 5-second ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The Red Top will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications. With unparalleled high power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the Red Top is ideal for trucks, SUV's, luxury cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and other applications that require a leak-proof starting-only battery.

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Battery Specifications

Part#	8078-109
Model#'s	SC78S 78
Connections:	GM style side terminals only (3/8" - 16 UNC threaded nut).
Length:	10"
Width:	7.25"
Height:	7.187"
Weight:	39.5 lbs.
CCA:	800 Amps
MCA:	1,000 Amps
RC:	100 Minutes

Recommended Charging Information
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Alternator:	13.3 to 15.0 volts; no amperage limit
Battery Charger:	13.8 to 15.0 volts; 10 amps maximum; 6-12 hours approximate
Float Charge:	13.2 to 13.8 volts; 1 amp maximum current (indefinite time at lower voltages)
Rapid Recharge:	Maximum voltage 15.6 volts. No current limit as long as battery temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C ) Charge until current drops below 1 amp

You can see the full data sheet from Optima about this battery by clicking the following pdf file.
Optima 78 Data Sheet

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