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10-21-2008, 06:12 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
I've read a number of threads here about extending the life of batteries by doing this, some with luck and others without.
What do you guys think of this and why would you have to wait until the Batteries are almost done before doing it ? I have '05 (C5) batteries on my cart that I got yesterday and after playing with it today, I think I'll be buying new Batteries sooner than later because they didn't seem to last very long or as long as I was expecting. Why shouldn't I do this "treatment" now ? |
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10-21-2008, 06:28 PM | #2 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
This is a topic that just won't die! If something sounds too good to be true...
If it worked well I think it is all anyone here would chat about..... |
10-21-2008, 06:50 PM | #3 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
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How much should I expect to pay for new Batteries ? |
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10-21-2008, 07:02 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
Good batteries should take you 10 miles.....Of course your mileage may vary due to terrain and other variable factors.
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10-21-2008, 08:24 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...omparison.html
As for the battery cost issue, Sams Club sells Interstate 6 volts for 67 bucks each in Houston TX. Trojans go for 100 bucks each. I haven't checked my local Napa, although I do like doing business with Napa. |
10-21-2008, 08:39 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
Sam's batteries are not as good as Trojans. Please compare quality along with price. My 2 cents - but I wouldn't use Sam's batteries in anything I was going to keep...
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10-21-2008, 08:55 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
Yeah although I enjoy Interstate batteries in my car/truck, the Trojans ARE heavier, which in turn means more lead, which from what I understand is mas capacitance of power. But, sometimes that extra 120 bucks comes in handy...
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10-21-2008, 09:00 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
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So I'm looking at $410 or so for Sam's interstate batteries or $500 plus for more Trojans ? |
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10-21-2008, 09:02 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
600 plus for Trojans.....
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10-21-2008, 09:03 PM | #10 |
nimda
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Re: Battery "Epsom Salt" Treatment
It's been proven time and time again. A properly maintained trojan battery will give many years of service.(any good battery will) Trojans will Most likely outlive ANY of the cheaper batteries possibly by twice the lifespan. Most people look at the "Now" price while not looking at the "later" price. (like yourself) You might just end up spending more for the cheaper battery in the long run....It's all up to you and what your pocketbook can stand
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