kenetik battery review

I though some people migh want to know the truth behind the kenetik batterys/cap killers.

Here is my first response, They ROCK!!!!

We are running a kicker kx1200.1 and a diamond audio d5 600.4

While cranked this system has a current draw very very close to 200 amps

The vehicle we are using is a 1998 honda civic ex, with the factory 80 amp alternator (put in for testing)

all the big 3 have been upgraded, and the battery we are using is the HC1800   it is a very very large battery (10x6.5x8.8) The battery tray did require some modifications but nothing that you couldnt do with out a hammer and some time.

Now down to the testing, we dropped in in, let it charge for about a minute and we were reading 14.4 volts at the amp distro block

Did some basic music songs, and the voltage never dropped below 12.8 volts

Did some test tones and also checked at our local USACI show while running and while doing a 5 second burp voltage never dropped below 12.2 volts

Now before this battery was installed, with the factory battery we were having alot of troble getting the Kicker amp to stay on, it would shut off because voltage was dropping below 10.5 volts.

The Kenetik is now the only battery in the vehicle and it in the factory locatation under the hood.

The last test performed was a sitting test, vehicle off with the system at 28 out of 40 on the head unit, we left it to play for 2 1/2 hours   when we came back we were amazed, 12.8 volts still!

I will stand behind these batterys 100%, I have tested yellow tops and many other gel cell/deep cycle batterys and none of them compared to this in a stand alone application.

If anyone is wondering the lights have little to no dimming now, they were about to shut off before the amp would cut out when the factory battery was in. Now it is so minor you dont even notice it unless you sit and try to catch them dimming.

The price tag is steep, you will be looking at around $200-$300 for the HC1800   but they do offer smaller sizes for people who arnt running huge amounts of current


If anyone has any other questions I will get right back with you on this post.

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

anyone have any response?

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

i have a response. i am running one of those with a HO alt with no volt drop.

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where do you get these online?

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

we sell those for $125

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Thats pretty cheap, but im not looking to buy right now, i just wana check them out on the internet for any future changes.

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

nevermind, i found it finally..i such at searching.  https://kinetikaudio.com/hc1800.asp

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

You can also buy them from JC Whitney online

https://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2009758/showCustom-0/p-2009758/N-10101+111+4294950944/c-10101

Later

--Skold

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2004 Honda Civic Ex 4Dr

Kenwood DDX-7015/W Nav
4 Fosgate T152C
Hifonics Brutus BX1500D
RE XXX 12 in a 4 Cube Snail Shell

SS-Installer you sell the HC1800 series for $125???   that is $100 less then JC whitney, and also almost below dealer cost.   How so?

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

ALMOST below dealer cost?  What kind of operation are these companys running with 50% mark ups, uggggh!

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

sorry its the orbital 1000 cca that we sell. my bad.

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Hello Jeff,

You've peaked my interest with these batteries as this is the first I've heard of them. You mentioned that you made a slight modification with a hammer to make the battery fit in the tray. I have a 2001 Civic with a small stock battery (Group 51); do you think the HC 1400 or even 1800 would fit?

In addition, I'll be running between 1100-1300 WRMS when all is said and done. Which battery would be best for this application? Thanks for all the help.