Battery Recommendations (and where to buy) with Vent Hose (Size 41)

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Hi,

I had an AC-Delco that lasted over 10 years, but began to sulfate giving me
enough time to look into the problem.  I couldn't find another el cheapo
AC-Delco;  Costco quit selling them and I almost bought one of the gel bats
from Costco.  I bought a Sears Diehard Weatherhandler Group 42 because the
type 41 wouldn't fit properly in the box under the rear seat.  It is not
vented and I worried about for about 2 hours, but it is over 2 years old
with no problems.  

Whatever brand you buy, be sure to get the one that is appropriate temp wise
for your location.  Sears bats are made by another company, Johnson Controls
maybe?, and they have one for "cold" and "hot" places.

You can get a copy of the BCI Battery Replacement Book which gives
dimensions of most popular types in inches and metrics.  FYI:

41  293 x 175 x 175mm or 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches
42  243 x 173 x 173mm or 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches
49  381 x 175 x 192mm or 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches

AFA Consumer Reports rating batteries I won't comment;  I believe that most
batteries come from a few sources and are rebranded for sale. 

The Sears I bought had an 18 month full replacement warranty with 75 months
prorated.  I thought that was fair and would give me enough time to be sure
it was okay.  

I could copy the BCI Passenger Car chart if you want it for battery sizes;
contact me off list if you want it.

HTH.

Cheers!

Jim Jordan


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