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06-17-2013, 08:32 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Used Batteries - Should I Buy
I found a set of 4 - 2012 Energizer EGC8 and 2 - 2013 Interstate batteries for sale. They all are holding 8.4V. They want $400 for all of them which is cheaper then I can get reconditioned batteries for.
I know this isn't ideal and I would much rather buy 6 new Trojan batteries but if these will work for a few years the money savings would be nice. Thoughts? |
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06-17-2013, 08:36 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Austin, Tx area
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
Always a tough call. If it were me, I'd take a simple load tester and test each one first. Good deal if they hold up. IMO, Trojan's can fail just as much as any other brand. Good luck...
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06-17-2013, 08:38 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
I've read poor reviews of the energizer batteries on the forum. I eventually got all new Crown CR-235 batteries. I would shy away from used batteries because you have no way of knowing if they were properly broke in. Also, how do you know if the batteries have sat for the 12 hours before the volts were read?
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06-17-2013, 08:43 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
These batteries were used in a guys custom suburban to run his stereo system. They were only charged with his alternator. When I first asked about voltage he sent me a pic of his DVM with a reading of 8.1. I told him this was not good so he put them on charge and now says they read 8.4 - 8.5. I will definitely bring my own meter when I pick them up.
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06-17-2013, 08:49 AM | #5 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
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06-17-2013, 09:17 AM | #6 |
Cave Dweller
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
to me for 400.00 I wouldn't bother , add 200.00 more and get a new set that you can break in right and maintain. worth it in the long run ...
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06-17-2013, 09:23 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wilsonville, Al
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
If these are for your shuttle you have it listed as 36v. You need 6 volt batteries, not 8 volt. I picked up a set of brand new 6 volt batteries in February for around $540.
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06-17-2013, 09:33 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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06-17-2013, 09:36 AM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
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With these batteries it would be cut in almost half to $700. I know this isn't ideal but $600 savings will help me purchase the lift kit, wheels and tires I want. |
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06-17-2013, 09:38 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Used Batteries - Should I Buy
DO NOT EVEN GO NEAR THEM -IF I WERE YOU !!
Of course it's your money to loose if you cut corners and go cheap , bite the bullet I have 8- 6 volt Crowns in my 48 volt conversion you will get 30% more run time it is worth it in the long run Buy a set of CROWNS and be done. With it Cheers! Last edited by Great white north; 06-17-2013 at 09:42 AM.. Reason: Add sentence |
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