Re: Battery lifespan

Moses Lim wrote:
>
>I was also told by another fellow that a 3yo battery is due for
replacement
>anyway. I tort they lasted a bit longer than 3 years, say 8years or so?
Or
>am I too optimistic? :)

You're being over optimistic, especially in a hot climate.

The only aftermarket batteries I know of with a decent lifespan are
the calcium type, which are fully sealed and cost around 20% more.
They're also corrosion free, which is a big plus.

I typically get 5 - 7 years out of them (in the tropics), compared to
2 - 3 years for reputable brand conventional lead acid batteries.
Less from the ones made in Oriental gaols.

-- 
John H