Is the # MA37JR the OptiMate 7 Smart Battery Model TM-261v3?

Updated 06/15/2022 | Published 06/13/2022

Question:

The picture is showing model TM-260. The description says it is model TM-261v3 which replaces TM-261. These arent the same chargers - on Optimates website the TM-261v3 is a goldinch series charger, while the TM-260 and TM-261 have a blue label instead of gold.

asked by: Chris E

Expert Reply:

I can definitely shed some light on the issue for you. When our product page says that a product "replaces" a product, it means that the former product is obsolete and/or discontinued from production. The current model is the model that is shown.

With that being said, the # MA37JR is the model TM-261v3. You are correct that this model replaces the TM-261. However, the label changed between these models. The # MA37JR does have the gold color instead of the blue color of the TM-260 and TM-261. I went ahead and attached a screenshot that shows this from a neighbor photo. I also went ahead and attached a video that shows the gold label.

expert reply by: Bob C