BUY ACID FOR BATTERY YUASA YB14A-A2 (M2214A)?
1744323
Yes you can get it locally at any auto parts store for around 5 bucks for a quart which is plenty. Best battery made! Put my last one on a battery tender when not in use and it lasted 10yrs!
1744324
Yes, you will have to add your own acid. You can get it at an auto parts store.
1744325
I received the battery without any acid. The online price for acid was around $12.00. I went to my local auto parts supply, and asked for battery acid for an atv battery. The cost for me was about $5.00. If one doesn't have it another might.. When I filled the acid, per instructions,it seemed a bit low , but added distilled water, after the battery absorbed all it could, to the correct level. I then charged it up with a 2amp or lower charger.The battery is a good battery and has performed very well.. Good luck Brian A
1744326
I honestly can't remember as I bought two batteries. A different one for each ATV I have. I believe this one did not come with acid. I had ot buy it separately.
1023411
No this is a sealed non-acid battery. .. you can charge w regular charger but DON'T OVER CHARGE IT...it states the charge in the paper work.. I left it on my charger a half hour or so n it was just a touch over max charge allowed. ..
596664
Don't know Fred. Go by the specs. If it says 24V 2 Amps for lead acid batteries, well...why would it not work?Your only concern should be about the type of connector. Good luck
2252265
If your solar setup is designed to charge lead acid battery's wired in series for 24V, then yes. You will need to adapt your charging setup to use the same type of adapter that plugs into the side of the pack.
1719340
Easily! This battery is great for your system and I use it with 2 2400w amps at 1 ohm and it works great. If that's all your running you could use a smaller battery like the 800 and you'll be fine
1623096
Hard to answer without more specifics. All batteries will eventually wear out, including lead-acid batteries like this one. They start to go bad as soon as the acid is added, but the process is speeded up with repeated drain/charge cycles. Basement watchdog batteries are shipped without acid: you must purchase this locally and add it to the battery. If the acid is added correctly and the battery still doesn't function it is defective. If it can't hold a charge after minimal use, either it is defective or there is a problem with the charger or its connections. A defective battery should be covered under warranty.
1893663
if I remember right it was standard, 3 months, n crapped out me like every other expensive top brand, battery I picked up a cheap 50 dollar TMS battery thats working just as well, this Yuasa died on me after 1 season, I checked my bike to make sure it wasnt a charging issue which there isnt one, just sayin. oh n I did put the yuasa on a charger to keep it from dieing.
1780471
When I ordered my battery it came from one vender and the acid fill came from another and it was less than one half of the required amount. I had to make a trip to town and the local auto parts store and purchase an acid charge that was more than enough to charge the battery from an empty state. Now I have enough acid to charge another of the same battery. I will keep it sealed and it will be good when I purchase my next YB30L! So yes it came with the battery, included in the price but only half as much as required.
1101856
It takes sometimes up to three short charge sessions to get a new battery up to snuff. Watch the temp of the battery case and if it gets warm-hot stop charging it and let it sit for a while. It needs to sit for at least an hour after you pour in the acid, tip the battery slightly to get all the bubbles out. Don't press down the battery seal (caps) until you get the battery to accept the initial charge(s). Then you should be good to go. Don't exceed 1 1/2 amps.
1248348
The manual says it is suitable for all types of lead acid batteries from 15Ah through 300Ah. Check your battery capacity, if less than 15Ah, the manual would say no. Otherwise, no worries.
2261779
I already had an AGM in my bike. In my opinion, and other places I have read, I think an AGM battery is recommended. I think you can boil a lead acid battery.
1735060
I believe there's a sticker with a picture on it. it is truly as simple as taking the bottle and putting it on top of the battery and pushing the bottle down over the holes. wait for the acid to drain into the battery then remove the bottle. Install the cap over the holes. Charge the battery at 2 Amps until done. the whole process shouldn't take more than an hour.
1802109
Hello. You need to call a company called 'PumpBiz'. Just google them. I have a marine battery so it is sealed and does not need acid. The watchdog has a long metal prong that is suppose to go into the battery cell so as to alert you when the acid drops and you need to fill it (if you have that kind of battery). If you have a non acid battery such as mine you need to cut off the long prong and strip the wire so as to wrap it around the battery post. If you are using a acid filled battery and have the prong inside, I do not know why you have the sound? Sometimes the battery gets confused that it is not getting enough energy and will sound a alert. Call PumpBiz and talk to Jeff Richmond, he will help you. You can also google and call the Watchdog manufactures. Hope this helps.
1358175
This battery will work for your application. Another battery that would work is the YTX4L,
724253
This is the best price I've found: http://www.batterywholesale.com/battery-store/cartDetail.html?prodID=2244
1780468
If I remember right, no. I don't think they can ship non-sealed batteries with the acid in them. It is fairly inexpensive to buy at the auto parts store.
1494730
Waiting to hear back from Yuasa. I have 2 of these chargers. I recently changed one application from a lead-acid to an Absorbtion Glass Mat (AGM) battery type, which is the same generic type as your Optima. So it just occurred to me that I should get the official answer on this as well. For what its worth, I had a conversation this morning with a tech at Batteries Plus and was told this type of charger will work on AGM as well as Lead-Acid. From personal experience, because this is a trickle charger, it may take a number of days to fully charge a discharged large capacity battery such as yours. Waiting to hear back from Yuasa. I have 2 of these chargers. I recently changed one application from a lead-acid to an Absorbtion Glass Mat (AGM) battery type, which is the same generic type as your Optima. So it just occurred to me that I should get the official answer on this as well. For what its worth, I had a conversation this morning with a tech at Batteries Plus and was told this type of charger will work on AGM as well as Lead-Acid. From personal experience, because this is a trickle charger, it may take a number of days to fully charge a discharged large capacity battery such as... » Read More Waiting to hear back from Yuasa. I have 2 of these chargers. I recently changed one application from a lead-acid to an Absorbtion Glass Mat (AGM) battery type, which is the same generic type as your Optima. So it just occurred to me that I should get the official answer on this as well. For what its worth, I had a conversation this morning with a tech at Batteries Plus and was told this type of charger will work on AGM as well as Lead-Acid. From personal experience, because this is a trickle charger, it may take a number of days to fully charge a discharged large capacity battery such as yours. « Show Less