Re: Battery lifespan

John_H wrote:
> 
> 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.

The ones I get (lead acid) last 10 years on average, sometimes more. I
dunno what the hell is different about them (but I must indicate they
aren't made in chinese love factories, they are made by a local bloke -
Moon Batteries - bloody competitive pricing (well not compared to the
**** ones, but compared to anything of similar quality) too.


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