"You had people look at your van" doesn't say a lot about the quality and professionalism of those in the trade that are certified specialist with a miliamperage draw meter. The test is performed under the hood in the fuse/circuit breaker box... on each circuit. The test is performed with the key or ignition off and done with the ignition on. Its a timely process. Not man people on the street can perform this specialized task. I can understand that. So your resolve is to purchase a premium battery... and hope. I will also be there with you hoping. I hope the company that sells you that battery has a 24/7 hotlines to service your emergency needs too. If you have sensitive EMC control panel, jumping the primary battery is a NO, NO. If you have a backup battery in your system, you can jump that, if needed. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2011 1:59:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Thanks everyone for your ideas. With all my EMC equipment and lift, I plan to buy the yellow top optima. I've had people look at my van and nobody coluld say if there is a trickle discharg happening or where. EMC now makes the 2nd battery usable if 1str battery dies. My old equipment with 2nd airplane battery will not take over to start the van.
