Choose me a battery (manufacturer)

[sailorman]

That was Union Carbide surely? Nothing to do with batteries.

Ah so it was

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster

 

[GrahamM376]

Labelling has always been rife - we used to make for 30 or more names in UK and overseas as well as selling under our own name.

Many years ago I used to do business with a small battery manufacturer, they had a stack of different labels and just stuck a suitable one on to suit the customer order.

These days I've switched to Trojan, not cheap but good reputation and choice for many liveaboards.

 

[Toutvabien]

Many years ago I used to do business with a small battery manufacturer, they had a stack of different labels and just stuck a suitable one on to suit the customer order.

These days I've switched to Trojan, not cheap but good reputation and choice for many liveaboards.

Trojan work for me too, take lots of abuse and last well when being used constantly over an extended period of time.

 

[pheran]

These days I've switched to Trojan, not cheap but good reputation and choice for many liveaboards.

Having just replaced my domestic bank, I too was tempted by Trojan but couldn't figure out why they come with only a 2-year guarantee whilst others costing half the price come with 4. Decided there must be a reason so have opted for the lower initial cost option.

 

[Plevier]

Having just replaced my domestic bank, I too was tempted by Trojan but couldn't figure out why they come with only a 2-year guarantee whilst others costing half the price come with 4. Decided there must be a reason so have opted for the lower initial cost option.

Get hold of a 4 year warranty for a cheapo battery, study the terms and consider whether it has any value.

 

[pheran]

Get hold of a 4 year warranty for a cheapo battery, study the terms and consider whether it has any value.

I did, before purchasing. And it does.