Re: (ET) Replacing Batteries (What to look for)

[Wayne Mosher <alleights att net>]

To expand on David's comments, here's another option.

I've had good luck with used batteries.  I get them from a local golf  CART
distributor, not from a golf course.  They swap them out when the set in a
golf cart can't stay in service for a full day of hauling golfers.  Now may
be a good time because it is at or close to the end of the golf season in
many areas.

I've even been able to replace batteries one-at-a-time.  I suspect my
"success" is due in part to the fact that I have low demands for my E-12.  
If
I had multiple acres to mow or some other high demand application, I think
I'd opt for a new, matched set.

In my area, the used ones with lots of life left are about $10 each.   It's
all about money ...

Wayne

"David Roden (Akron OH USA)" wrote:

> On 11 Nov 2001, at 10:15, Vanderhoef, Roy wrote:
>
> > What should
> > I look for, and what is a good price for them?  Where do I get them.
> > [Batteries]
>
> Trojan and US Battery are highly regarded brands.  The latter is also
> sold as Interstate Workaholic.  US is often a bit cheaper.  Some say the
> Trojans last longer but I have not found any hard evidence that there is
> a significant difference between these two brands.  Usually use and care
> have much more effect on life.
>
> Some people have had good luck with Exide, but I haven't.  YMMV.
>
> Going price is $40 - $50 each for basic golf car batteries (Trojan T-105
> or US 2200 batteries), depending on the current price of lead.  Higher
> capacity batteries, such as the Trojan T-125 / US 125 (or 145), will cost
> more.  (The 105, 125, and 145 used to suggest the battery's "reserve
> capacity," or the number of minutes the battery can supply 75 amps.
> However, many of these batteries are now rated higher than their model
> numbers indicate.)
>
>         http://www.trojan-battery.com/
>
>         http://www.usbattery.com/
>
> For a dealer, look in the yellow pages under "Batteries."  I've also
> found that a good way to find the low-cost, reliable distributor is to
> call a local golf course and ask them where they get their batteries.
> Often distributors will deal directly with you since you are buying a
> half-dozen pieces.