Re: [Fwd: (ET) intro]

["David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>]

On 14 Aug 2001, at 13:41, Tim Chapin wrote:

> found a place that sells "rebuilt" batteries 
> for $39.95 and have heard of golf cart places selling used one's for $100
> a set of 6. 

Used batteries are often a good deal, but I recommend staying away from 
"rebuilt" batteries.  In my experience, usually the shop just drains the 
electrolyte, flushes out the sulfate sediment, and refills with fresh 
electrolyte.  They don't do anything to restore the depleted plates, so 
these batteries won't last very long.  They sure aren't worth 80% of the 
cost of a new battery!


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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