My father was an RV dealer for 30 years and swore by
marine batteries. He put them in all his cars. He
also swore by Interstate batteries. When I bought a
Die Hard from Sears two years ago he gave me a hard
time.
--- Bill Blue <dablue@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> ----- 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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