Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:19:14 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Re: NVC Batteries and recycling,
was Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty,
other deep cy
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One of the main advantages of Lead acid batteries is that properly handled,
they are almost 100% recyclable. The plastic case is easily separated from
the lead after "smelting" and the electrolyte is processed to make more.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Bohannan
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:36 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: NVC Batteries and recycling, was Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy
batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy
Just curious...
I understand that disposing of batteries improperly is a pretty poor
thing...AND there are those that would say that this approach of possibly
going thru more batteries would harm the environment...
However, when you return a battery to the store, don't they recycle them to
a good extent? I am curious because I would rather pay a bit more money for
a battery knowing that I am doing the "right thing"...if it truly IS a right
thing...
Are there more credible recyclers than others? I'm thinking of the big guys
like StuffMart and others...
Dave
On 9/26/06, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 25/09/2006 12:08:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> I notice that few deep discharge batteries have a very long warranty -
> don't remember seeing longer than 3 but might have missed some that are
> longer.
>
> This one that GoWesty sells, which costs $170, has only a 2 year
> warranty. Optima brand Yellow Batteries cost about the same.
>
> A $60 battery from the FLAPS down the street (Advanced Auto) that fits
> the Vanagon had a 6 year warranty with 100% replacement for the first 3
> years and prorated after that. This is their best line of batteries,
> the Titanium line.
>
> Financially, it seems much cheaper to get the starter battery and swap
> it out for free every couple of years which is what you would be doing
> with the more expensive deep cycle battery.
>
> I know that a number of list members take this approach.
>
>
>
>
> Yes, and yes again. When my Optima Yellow top died a few weeks ago after
> only two ~3 years of use but way over the 300 predicted cycles I bought a
> Kirkland group 41 battery from Costco, warranteed for 3 years with no
> pro-rating,
> cost $60 CND ! Way better deal and has 110 amp hours. Way more than the
> measly 55 amp hours of the Optima. AND it fits nicely in the box under
> the
> drivers seat. So far it's working perfectly. How long it will last
> before
> needing replacement is under investigation.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
> _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html
> )
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>
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Dave - KC9FYM
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