New batteries don't last like the old ones

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

Anyone notice how the new alarm backup batteries built in China don't
last the same length of time anymore as did older ones. Newer
batteries seem to average from 2 to 3 years before often dying a
catastrophic death (which can pull the panel down as it struggles to
charge a battery in dead short condition). Older batteries made by
reputable companies like Yuasa seem to average about 5 years with many
going longer. The much older batteries (orange in colour) often went
over 10 years (although I always change out batteries that have gone
over five years as a matter of course).

I wonder if the industry is in cahoots with the
manufacturers....cheaper batteries equals more service calls equals
more revenue from the customers.....:)) Or is it just pressure on the
suppliers for constantly cheaper prices in this sometimes "nickel and
dime" industry where everyone wants something for nothing.....

Dunno....anyone have any thoughts on this matter?