Re: New batteries don't last like the old ones

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 7, 12:53=A0pm, Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Jul 7, 12:25=A0pm, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > 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).
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> > 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?
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> The reason the Chinese batteries don't last as long is because the use
> the lead to put in childrens toys.
>
> As far as Yuasa, they are back in business. I had been buying the
> "Genesis" batteries from ADI but at the Calif ISC show I say a Yuasa
> booth and found out that they were now producing batteries again under
> the Yuasa name. I can only guess that they had some sort of an
> aggrement to stay out of the business for a period of time after their
> agreement with Genesis. I had posted the information here so if you
> can do a search here or do a Google search you may be able to locate a
> supplier near you.

RHC: Actually, I have spoken to my wholesaler about this situation and
advised him I will be going out to look for a new supplier of quality
batteries unless he decides to stock them. Yuasa and Exhalter seem to
both be quality products. Things are different here in Canada though,
so what applies in the US may or may not apply here. But I'm going to
try......