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Colin 009:
Have a Red Optima fitted already, want to fit a second battery to run lights and later a winch, would another red top be ok or do I need a yellow one.

Damonski:
Depends on your winch use, but I would go for a yellow.

Budgie:
The yellow tops are built as Deep Cycle batteries, meaning that they can be run flat and recherged without effecting the battery too much. Optima quote upto 350 cycles!  :wink:
The red tops are starter batteries and, although a more powerful battery,  are not made to be run flat too many times before they are knackered.

For the use you're looking for, is there a chance that the battery could be run flat, when winching, running a cool box & lights etc? If so than a yellow top or other deep cycle battery would be in order.  :wink:

Search around though cos prices differ by upto £100!!  :shock:

Colin 009:
Thanks for the info guys. will on the look out for a yellow top now.

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