Refurbished batteries

sdc19982002 · 02-13-2011, 07:38 PM

I can get a set of 6-6 volt for 289.00 refurbished. What are you thoughts on these. Thanks

ron67601 · 02-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Good luck.............that is pretty high for used batteries.

sdc19982002 · 02-13-2011, 07:59 PM

Thanks for that extremly helpful answer

Marathon Man · 02-13-2011, 08:01 PM

The shop by me does 30 bucks each plus core exchange on good used batteries

sdc19982002 · 02-13-2011, 08:02 PM

How do the refurbished hold up?

Spawn · 02-13-2011, 08:04 PM

any details from this place on what they do to refurbish them.

I know some places will empty them and use a cleaner on the cells then fill them up with new electrolyte.

sdc19982002 · 02-13-2011, 08:05 PM

I'm not sure, I'll call them in the am and find out.

gornoman · 02-13-2011, 10:04 PM

I don't think you are gonna find anyone here with experience with "refurbished" batteries (whatever that means). If they don't come with a 2 year warranty (and they won't), don't bother.

scottyb · 02-13-2011, 10:15 PM

Here's the deal

A company that refurbishes batteries is basically culling out 2-3 yr old batteries from their junks (cores) and rinsing them, refilling with fresh electrolyte and heavily charging them.... letting them settle and testing... any that still look good usually get flushed and refilled again and heavily recharged ..... Then retested.... if they make it past this point they get sent out with a 30-60 day warranty....

If this was a good option for most of us we would put the new battery companies out of business... Essentially, they are rinsed and recharged used batteries. They have reduced amperage storage and useful life. I have taken 'refurbished' batteries and charged them full. Then after letting them settle for 12 hrs, I have put them on the draw-down machine. 40 minutes was the average run time ~ a new set is about 100 minutes. I hope this helps...

sdc19982002 · 02-13-2011, 10:37 PM

Thanks scottyb. Thats the info I was looking for. They do say they have a 6 month wtty, but If I wont get good performance I'll pass and get new ones.

02-13-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
sdc19982002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wills Point,TX Posts: 48	Refurbished batteries I can get a set of 6-6 volt for 289.00 refurbished. What are you thoughts on these. Thanks

02-13-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
ron67601 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 53	Re: Refurbished batteries Good luck.............that is pretty high for used batteries.
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02-13-2011, 07:59 PM	#3
sdc19982002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wills Point,TX Posts: 48	Re: Refurbished batteries Thanks for that extremly helpful answer

02-13-2011, 08:01 PM	#4
Marathon Man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: brooksville fl Posts: 412	Re: Refurbished batteries The shop by me does 30 bucks each plus core exchange on good used batteries

02-13-2011, 08:02 PM	#5
sdc19982002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wills Point,TX Posts: 48	Re: Refurbished batteries How do the refurbished hold up?

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02-13-2011, 08:04 PM	#6
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: Refurbished batteries any details from this place on what they do to refurbish them. I know some places will empty them and use a cleaner on the cells then fill them up with new electrolyte.

02-13-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
sdc19982002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wills Point,TX Posts: 48	Re: Refurbished batteries I'm not sure, I'll call them in the am and find out.

02-13-2011, 10:04 PM	#8
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: Refurbished batteries I don't think you are gonna find anyone here with experience with "refurbished" batteries (whatever that means). If they don't come with a 2 year warranty (and they won't), don't bother.

02-13-2011, 10:15 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Refurbished batteries Here's the deal A company that refurbishes batteries is basically culling out 2-3 yr old batteries from their junks (cores) and rinsing them, refilling with fresh electrolyte and heavily charging them.... letting them settle and testing... any that still look good usually get flushed and refilled again and heavily recharged ..... Then retested.... if they make it past this point they get sent out with a 30-60 day warranty.... If this was a good option for most of us we would put the new battery companies out of business... Essentially, they are rinsed and recharged used batteries. They have reduced amperage storage and useful life. I have taken 'refurbished' batteries and charged them full. Then after letting them settle for 12 hrs, I have put them on the draw-down machine. 40 minutes was the average run time ~ a new set is about 100 minutes. I hope this helps...

02-13-2011, 10:37 PM	#10
sdc19982002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wills Point,TX Posts: 48	Re: Refurbished batteries Thanks scottyb. Thats the info I was looking for. They do say they have a 6 month wtty, but If I wont get good performance I'll pass and get new ones.

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