Thread: Garmin Livescope the battery eater

I had forgot to update this thread with the outcome.... Those of you who said I had a bad battery were 100% correct. I had it checked at two different places and it tested good both places and on my old times load tester. I got fed up with it and bought a group 27 Deka AGM Dual Purpose to replace the other with. I have not used it more than maybe 4 hours at a time since I installed it but have been out probably 6 times since changing.

Originally Posted by FurFlyin

I had forgot to update this thread with the outcome.... Those of you who said I had a bad battery were 100% correct. I had it checked at two different places and it tested good both places and on my old times load tester. I got fed up with it and bought a group 27 Deka AGM Dual Purpose to replace the other with. I have not used it more than maybe 4 hours at a time since I installed it but have been out probably 6 times since changing.

Load test is not a sure fire test...Most of time there accurate but not always.....Neighbor had a newer JD tractor...took battery to have tested AZ /NAPA/ORs all said great battery..Pulled starter and alternator took to have rebuilt.. they said nothing wrong...We talked I told him Battery he said no ,its good.....I said I got a spare Battery in shop ..we put it in and walla cranked right up.. He still can't believe all that BS and work and time lost ...
Thx for update we all learn

Originally Posted by FurFlyin

I had forgot to update this thread with the outcome.... Those of you who said I had a bad battery were 100% correct. I had it checked at two different places and it tested good both places and on my old times load tester. I got fed up with it and bought a group 27 Deka AGM Dual Purpose to replace the other with. I have not used it more than maybe 4 hours at a time since I installed it but have been out probably 6 times since changing.

To prolong a deep cycle battery's life you should recharge it immediately after every use.