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A good quality conventional acid/lead battery would nowadays easily
last between 8 and 10 years when used regularly and using a trickle
charger in de garage. Also fill up with distilled water regularly if
at all possible, however these days many are sealed for life.<br>
The 6V old pattern batteries which are now available are apparently
made to a very poor standard as a less than 2 years lifespan is very
little. You would have expected that may be in the 50's for the
cheapest cowboy batteries. You can probably claim under warranty.<br>
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In my last 5 daily drivers I had the factory original batteries for
more than 10 years. In my Jensen-Healey a new battery was installed
in 2000 by the P.O. When I bought the car in 2008 the battery was
still OK. During that time the car ran less than 1000mls. I had to
get a new battery in 2009 which is still functioning well. During
this time I did about 30.000mls although the last few years I am
limited to about 3000mls by the insurance company.<br>
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Two small 12V batteries in parallel have more than enough capacity
for the starter motor. The dynamo/alternator will be well able to
charge any 12V battery/ies as long as the electrical consumption of
the car does not exceed the charging capacity of the
dynamo/alternator. No worries there.<br>
<br>
<br>
Kees Oudesluijs<br>
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Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 10:47:20 -0800<br>
From: Bob Spidell
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Subject: [Healeys] Source for 6V Batteries<br>
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Anyone have a source for 6V batteries
suitable for use in 100s (i.e. <br>
that will fit in the stock battery tray and
bracket)?? I'm currently <br>
using a couple Interstate batteries, and
Interstates are now made in <br>
Mexico with attendant quality issues.<br>
<br>
Bob<br>
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