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I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:18 pm
by sixdogsisback
The Lucas Calcium battery which has been on my Minor for well over 13 yeas has finally given up. I would like to replace it with a similar Calcium battery, but I don't know where to buy one from. I'm a bit out of touch with buying batteries for cars. I would welcome suggestions. I think that Lead acid batteries have had their day, as the calcium batteries are far superior, Last for a long time, don't discharge when stood and they are much lighter and safer.
Thanks! Clive!
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:12 pm
by philthehill
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:05 pm
by oliver90owner
Your ‘calcium’ battery is, in fact, a type of lead acid battery. It is just that improvements to the battery plate chemistry have moved forward over the years.
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:35 pm
by sixdogsisback
In that case, why does it have a pb free symbol on the casing?
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:01 pm
by Shropshiremoggie
Googled it out of interest and it would appear it does have a lead content .
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:12 pm
by Ian Jones
I've bought batteries for several vehicles from:
https://www.tayna.co.uk/
Always been satisfied.
Regards
Ian
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:45 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Lincon do period hard rubber batteries which look great.
Re: I need to buy a new battery
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:37 pm
by sixdogsisback
Thanks for all your suggestions. Checking out the options, I've decided to buy a Lucas battery from Tayna Batteries
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/#
They have a Lucas Calcium battery very similar to the one I'm replacing. It is a better spec than my original and is offered at a very good price.
Thanks again for all your help.