Richard, My Odyssey PC680 cost me 55-57 from Groves batteries in Cheltenham
on 1/8/00. The same battery starts it up first time every time and hasn't
needed any attention in the intervening 4 yrs. Give them a ring on 01242
514940 for an up to date price. David
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Holder <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recombinant Gas batteries
>
> > According to Yuasa's web site, the NP series is unfortunately a deep
> > cycle battery, not a starting battery. You should have a battery
> > which has a cranking amps spec, such as the Odyssey.
> >
> > Reg,
> > Fred F.
>
> Hi Fred
>
> I did some more research last night and that is what came out.
>
> In fact gas recombinant is quite common. There are three types of battery
>
> Starting
> Deep Cycle
> Float
>
> Starting gives oomph and lots of amps for a short time
> Deep cycle is designed to be run down a long way before recharge (such as
> for an electric wheelchair)
> Float continuous trickle charge such as for UPS or alarm systems.
>
> I have seen "Starting Batteries" mentioned at the these two retailers
>
> Lyndhurst Touchdown Services - mention 912S and 16 Ahr is GBP 94
> Groves
>
> Does anyone know of any other suppliers of "Starting gas recombinant"
> batteries in a area further east ?
>
> Is there any reason why "starting gas recombinant" batteries are twice the
> price of "deep cycle" ?
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Richard
> Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
> Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
> Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
> SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
> Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, High Cross
> PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
>
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