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

[Frank Kurz <tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 07/07/2010 10:58 AM, tourman wrote:
> On Jul 7, 12:53 pm, Jim<alarmi...@xxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On Jul 7, 12:25 pm, tourman<robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> 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?
>>
>> 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......


Give Ben a call at http://www.serva-lite.ca.  Best damn batteries on the
continent.