[RE-wrenches] Interstate Batteries

[robert ellison]

I have had some really bad luck with US Battery, they build the Interstate
L-16 battery's Several failing just after the warranty period was up, 13
months or so for several of them with a 12 month warranty. One set was in a
place that got 7 years out of a set of Trojan, T-105 batteries, so I have no
doubt they were treated well. I have had 4 fail out of 12 in my set over the
last 2 1/2 years. There was At this point I have had too many failures to
ever install another set.
I have gotten some reasonable pricing from Trojan again so ask me about them
in a few years, they almost have too many L-16 choices these days.
Make sure you are comparing equivalent batteries the price spread is
substantial in the Trojan line.

I will try to send you some sheets.

Later,
Bob

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:57 AM, Drake Chamberlin <
drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org> wrote:

> Hello Wrenches,
>
> With the high price of batteries, I'm looking at battery options.  I've
> found some Interstate L-16 batteries for a bit over half the price of
> Trojans.  Is there a compelling reason not to use these?
>
> Also, I've had no luck finding cut sheets or drawings of either of these
> brands.  Does anyone know where (or if) this information is available?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Drake
>
>
> Drake Chamberlin
> Athens Electric
> OH License 44810
> CO License 3773
> 740-448-7328
> 740-856-9648
>
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