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MAC,IL

09-04-2004 15:26:33




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I dont know how you fellas fare out on mower batteries, but I just replaced a sealed maint free one that I bought in Mar of 99. Did I have a good battery or was I just lucky? I'd like to find another like that.




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Maricopa

09-06-2004 08:34:35




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 15:26:33  
MAC, IL;
If you have room, put in an automotive battery. I get blems from local warehouse for cheap and never had to replace one yet. Besides, if I need to run my electric weed sprayer at low travel speed, I have plenty battery to do it.
Best of luck.



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Binder-Man

09-05-2004 06:31:08




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 15:26:33  
I bought a battery tender at Farm & Fleet for about $20 to $25 dollars. They plug into an outlet and keep your battery charged when needed. I am on the local Fire Dept, we have one on our rescue boat, never need to worry about a dead battery. I have one on my 39 M Farmall in the shop and I just love it. My father in law always had trouble with his batteries in his Goldwing motorcycle, since he put a battery tender on it has never had any problems..

Binder-Man

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mowr

09-04-2004 19:31:16




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 15:26:33  
When I bought the 'price leader' batteries, I got one season out of them, regardless of brand. Then I bought the upgrades and they lasted for years. That was an expensive reminder that when you buy 'cheap', you usually pay much more in the long run.



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John McPherson

09-06-2004 08:51:19




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 Re: Batteries in reply to mowr, 09-04-2004 19:31:16  

The battery tender mentioned might just be one of those desulphator type of units, at a minimum it is a really good idea for keeping voltages up- the test would be to put it on a 12 volt battery that had little capacity, but still had 12 volts, and see if it comes around, or put it on a oscilliscope to see the wave form output.

Considering there are very few battery manufacturers anymore, Depending one where you are in the US or Canada, you may have only 1 or 2 manufacturers branding everything in your area.

So what you really are paying for is 1) the CCA ratings, 2) How much lead is actually on the plates/spacing between plates- which is the same for automobiles 3) The name of the company on the label. The first two items determine the majority of price differnces and actual quality of the battery.

If you doubt the low number of manufacturers, look for a number code embossed, engraved, stamped, etc in the battery case itself, and compare a few different "brands", and you will encounter the same coding. The real differences relate to the first two items I mentioned above. The third one determines the extent of the warranty and warranty schedule.

The most apparent example are the "rolled plate" types- the ones that look like a six pack of beer- All are made by just one company no matter whose name is on it.

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Chuck

09-07-2004 08:55:40




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 Re: Batteries in reply to John McPherson, 09-06-2004 08:51:19  
20 plus years ago I worked at a tire store and we sold batteries.They wre made in Piqua Ohio.and carried the Piqua brand name.On the same truck were name sticker for Delco,Motor craft and Die Hard Sliver plus others.When the driver got to our shop he'd put on a Piqua sticker or on a few occasions when someone wanted a Delco or Motorcraft he 'd put that sticker on the same Battery.Way back them I think there were only 3 or 4 company making batteries.

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oldcasecoltguy

09-04-2004 18:52:36




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 15:26:33  
You were lucky, but you can do better, go to Sears and buy the Diehard Garden tractor battery with the most cranking amps, you pay a little more, but I have been getting 7-8 years out of them.

oldcasecoltguy



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lucas

09-04-2004 15:48:39




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 15:26:33  

you did good,,a year or two is about average,because it usually sits during the winter. the 350 amp walmart battery is pretty good.. lucas



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Kent of SW MO

09-05-2004 16:14:45




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 Re: Batteries in reply to lucas, 09-04-2004 15:48:39  
I like the AUTOZONE 425 Cranking Amp lawn and garden battery.



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MAC,IL

09-04-2004 19:27:57




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 Re: Batteries in reply to lucas, 09-04-2004 15:48:39  
Lucas, that walmart is what I bought as it was the handiest. Battery dates were also easy to read. The old bat. was a die hard. I usually try and start the machine in the winter maybe twice a month, let it run at a good idle speed for about 10 minutes. Also keep it inside the shop.



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John McPherson

09-05-2004 11:00:27




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 Re: Batteries in reply to MAC,IL, 09-04-2004 19:27:57  
That helps a lot.

Also keeping the top of the battery dry between cells and between posts, otherwise the battery can discarge from conductive film across the top of the battery in as little time as a couple of weeks.

Another thing to consider is to invest in a device or build it; a "Desulphater". They sound gimicky, but even if you bought one, it would pay for itself within the usual 4 or 5 batteries you have replaced normally.

In other words, for those who would be replacing the battery every year, that same battery could be extended to a life expectancy of at least 3 years on average at the low end. Usually they are available from solar power suppliers, but they can easily be found with an internet search looking just for "desulphator".

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