Fullriver battery is this cheap?
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 17:42
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trouper
I have recently been offered a 100 ah SLA battery made by Fullriver at a cost of $180 do you think this in a good price? If so I'll think about getting one and storing it until needed in about 6 months time. (its a one off deal)
Regards
Trouper
Reply By: Member -Dodger - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 17:44
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 17:44
If it is brand new and in good condition then go for it.
Just get a small battery fighter from super cheap and attach. Batt will last for years this way.
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Follow Up By: trouper - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 18:05
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 18:05
thanks Dodger,
Good idea about the battery fighter
Regards
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Follow Up By: mintrax - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 18:24
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 18:24
What is a battery fighter?
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Follow Up By: Paul V Qld - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 19:14
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 19:14
A small battery charger that looks like a plugpack. It keeps the battery fully charged, so the battery does not sulphate while sitting for long periods. I have one, it works
well.
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Reply By: Maîneÿ (wa) - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 19:20
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 19:20
What type of Sealed Lead Acid battery is it ?
Is it a Cranking battery ??
They wholesale more than that, so what's the reason your getting it so cheap ?
Mainey . . .
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Follow Up By: Dunaruna - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 20:00
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 20:00
They only make AGM's, don't they?
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 21:50
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 21:50
Yep but some are cranking batts and some are deep cycle.
Doesnt make a lot of difference but DCs will last a bit longer in a cycling environment.
Ian
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Follow Up By: Axel [ the real one ] - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 21:57
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 21:57
Being on EO it could not be the proverbial "fell off the back of a truck" could it ? And it is Xmas after all ,, my
young fella still believes in Santa, dont you believe any more Mainey ??
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Follow Up By: Member - DOZER- Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 22:36
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 22:36
I have just bought a 95 a/h 650 CCA calcium SLA battery called a rocket. Sold by Yuassa, $155 Exide charge $175 for a 85 a/h...
Andrew
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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 23:43
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 23:43
Hi Trouper
We purchased four 110 ah SLA Full Rivers last month at $363 each. Purchased from Challenge Batteries is Osborne
Park (
Perth). We bought then because due to the exchange rate, the price was going up on the next consignment.
Motherhen
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Reply By: Paul Grabonski. Vic - Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:04
Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:04
not a good deal as it is an old battery
Fullriver have not made 100Ah for a while
there is date code on the battery
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Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:13
Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:13
At that price it is an excellent price for an AGM, if it is new. 100 AH AGMs typically go for $330 up these days. AGMs have a very low self discharge rate, so putting it on the shelf for a few months will not be too much of a problem.
If I was after a battery at the moment, I'd grab it. But I already have 6 AGMs that I carry. Four of them are Fullrivers.
Norm C
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Reply By: trouper - Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:52
Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 18:52
Yeah,
well thanks all for your input. It is a deep cycle so I think I'll go for it Even if it is a superseded model its still new one under garrantee.
Cheers All
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Follow Up By: Maîneÿ (wa) - Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 19:13
Friday, Dec 19, 2008 at 19:13
Remember the warranty is only as good as the date stamped on the battery !!
So make sure it is stamped on when you pick it up as that days date.
Mainey . . .
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