Re: (ET) Replacing Batteries

["David Roden" <etpost drmm net>]

On 18 May 2006 at 22:39, Herb Crary wrote:

> Does anyone have the original battery model or some
> form of identifying the recommended Model or size. 

Ordinary group GC2 golf car batteries are fine.  I recommend US Battery 
type 
2200, basic 115 minute batteries; or US 2000, 108 minute batteries.  
They're 
also sold under the "Interstate Workaholic" brand name.

Some folks prefer Trojan T-105s, but they usually cost more than the USBMC 
product.  IIRC they also offer fewer choices of terminal styles.

I haven't been too pleased with Exides in years past, but some people seem 
to like them.

Sam's Club batteries are popular with ETers because they're relatively 
cheap.  Quality varies; you'll get whatever supplier bid lowest this 
quarter 
or year.  In an ET the difference aong brands may not be a big deal. 

> Also, is there any
> concensus about the wisdom and/or safety of replacing only one in the 
> pack. I
> would think this would be rather iffy unless they were all brand new.

You're right; charging characteristics change as batteries age, and the 
older ones tend to drag the new battery down.  If you have one battery in 
the pack fail prematurely, it's better to replace it with a used battery 
from your local golf course, battery dealer, or industrial vehicle 
workshop.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 
Note: mail sent to the "etpost" address will not reach me.  To send 
me a private message, please use "evadm at drmm period net."
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world
with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.
 
                                  -- H L Mencken

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =