----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Blue" <dablue@worldnet.att.net>
To: <SunbeamAlpine64@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: Replacement Battery ?
> By and large, batteries are a commodity. It appears there are only 3 or
4
> manufacturers. I was in one large battery mfg a few years ago and they
had
> a warehouse full of batteries being charged and awaiting shipment. An
order
> comes in, labels are pasted on, and out they go! It was strickly a "Your
> Label Here" operation.
>
> Try to get one that fits and is fresh. If you have a good experience with
a
> brand, stick with it. The length of warranty and Cold Crank Hours seem to
> be the best indicators of quality. Price does not appear to be related to
> anything except the dealers profit.
>
> Something to look into if you drive only in the summer is a marine
battery.
> They are made to go into deep discharge and take a charge without harm.
Car
> batteries are made to develop a huge amp surge under all conditions
> (important for winter starting) but don't like deep discharges. I have
> never had any personal experience with the marine batteries, has anyone?
> Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <SunbeamAlpine64@aol.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 1:04 PM
> Subject: Replacement Battery ?
>
>
> > After too many recharges my battery has finally bitten the dust and is
> need
> > of replacing. Can anyone recommend a brand/specification/things to look
> out
> > for (other than 12v with a positive and negative post!) I have a Series
4
> > with a stock generator.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Mark
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