New batteries

mulletman87 · 08-31-2011, 01:01 PM

I want to buy new batteries over the winter, I plan on buying one or two a month until next spring, My question is, when I buy them off the shelf can I keep them in my basement and not have to do anything to them until im ready to use them?

AzPete · 08-31-2011, 01:12 PM

I would just save the cash in the basement, then buy a full set at one time. May get better pricing....and you know they will all be fresh and new. Another thing.....the warranty starts the day you buy them.

HuntinBuggie · 08-31-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPete

I would just save the cash in the basement, then buy a full set at one time. May get better pricing....and you know they will all be fresh and new. Another thing.....the warranty starts the day you buy them.

This is what I did...

JohnnieB · 08-31-2011, 01:28 PM

What AzPete said.

Plus:
Don't store batteries for long periods unless they are kept fully charged.
New batteries must be charged before initial use.
New batteries must be broken in properly to obtain full storage capacity.
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Batter...n_Methods.html

Personally, I would do as AzPete suggested, stash the money and buy a complete set in the spring.

I've also heard it's a good idea to toss a $10 bill in a Mason Jar each month when you clean/service your batteries.
That way you'll have about the right amount for a new set when it is time for replacements.

mulletman87 · 08-31-2011, 02:01 PM

Thanks Guys! What is the best brand for the buck? Trojans ?

HuntinBuggie · 08-31-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mulletman87

Thanks Guys! What is the best brand for the buck? Trojans ?

Check this out, should answer your questions about brand... Good Luck!

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...omparison.html

08-31-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
mulletman87 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16	New batteries I want to buy new batteries over the winter, I plan on buying one or two a month until next spring, My question is, when I buy them off the shelf can I keep them in my basement and not have to do anything to them until im ready to use them?
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08-31-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: New batteries I would just save the cash in the basement, then buy a full set at one time. May get better pricing....and you know they will all be fresh and new. Another thing.....the warranty starts the day you buy them.

08-31-2011, 01:28 PM	#4
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: New batteries What AzPete said. Plus: Don't store batteries for long periods unless they are kept fully charged. New batteries must be charged before initial use. New batteries must be broken in properly to obtain full storage capacity. http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Batter...n_Methods.html Personally, I would do as AzPete suggested, stash the money and buy a complete set in the spring. I've also heard it's a good idea to toss a $10 bill in a Mason Jar each month when you clean/service your batteries. That way you'll have about the right amount for a new set when it is time for replacements.

08-31-2011, 02:01 PM	#5
mulletman87 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16	Re: New batteries Thanks Guys! What is the best brand for the buck? Trojans ?
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