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expired Posted by BabyBubba ā¢ Jan 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025 1:38 PM
Weize Platinum AGM BCI Group 47-12v 60ah H5 Size 47 Automotive Battery
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The benefit of purchasing locally is just driving in to get the battery tested and swapped if defective within the 3 year warranty. On that note, don't go to Costco for batteries, they suck ever since they started the pro-rated refund.
Edit: Not dumping on the deal, I bought the H6. No core charge for recycling means I can keep the existing one which is mostly functional as a backup (remote start was failing which is a high cutoff). I figured my scenario is low risk.
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Even still, UPS tracking shows that it's in UPS possession in Atlanta. No reason for the delay.
Also, those that have Amazon gc's or just like to go through Amazon, here the 48AGM H6 [amazon.com] I got for $129.99 after $30 coupon. I used my Amazon CC so I got 5% back making it $123.49.
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As a bonus, these are shipped free and sales tax free, and since there is no core return or fee involved, the old battery can be recycled at an auto parts chain store like O'Reilly or Autozone for a $10 gift card for use there.
AGM batteries do like to be charged at a voltage certain range (the spec sheets are linked on the site), and it is important not to overcharge them, which causes them to vent, and results in the loss of capacity.
They also liked to be kept at a higher SoC than flooded batteries, or their durability can be affected. Despite that, practical use in applications that weren't originally designed with AGMs in mind isn't the end of the world; the lower self-discharge rates mitigate that a bit, as well as the practice of an occasional topping off with a charger.
Even some modern vehicles that come with AGM as OE employ charging strategies with logic that doesn't end up fully charging them, in the effort to eek out every last bit of fuel efficiency.
But, if a vehicle requires battery registration, to optimize for type, size, and age of battery, it is wise to make sure that is done, either by a shop, or by a handheld OBD scanner that has that function.
Lastly, keep in mind that the popular electronic battery testers readily found on Amazon are conductance testers, not load testers. They can measure the current and internal resistance, but cannot detect a sulfated battery that has depleted capacity and will not hold a charge, so take their health/life % estimate figures with a big grain of salt.
Aftermarket replacement car batteries have pretty much become commodities, only differentiated by brand label, price and warranty coverage. The handful of manufacturers and distributors that cover most of the market source them from whatever supply chain is able to deliver at a point in time, whether U.S., Mexico, Europe, China, and lately South Korea. Of the large manufacturers, East Penn is the only one that still primarily manufactures in the U.S.
Interstate is prominent brand name, but they are a distributor and marketer, not a manufacturer. Traditionally, they've been a big customer of Clarios (nee Johnson Controls), but they now also utilize Exide in their lineup, and Enersys for the higher-end models.
The biggest unknowns with these batteries are durability, and warranty service. The price is undoubtedly attractive, but with it carries the risk that should something go wrong, it will end up being a sunk cost prematurely.
It's a bet, but the odds from a more familiar brand name aren't necessarily that much better. Extended prorated warranties weren't worth that much to begin with, and have mostly been eliminated.
The free replacement period more truly reflects the confidence the seller has in the quality of the battery.
That Costco has gone to a full-prorated 3-year warranty might be reflective of the questionable practices some had in abusing the prior warranty as a repeated free replacement program, but it could also be reflective of the actuarial tables of the batteries that Interstate supplies them with, vs. their cost. It would not be surprising to see others follow in their footsteps, now that that domino has fallen.
The only negative I had with it was that the existing venting tube didn't fit the vent hole of the Weize. I sealed around it with electrical tape which I think is good enough for something that's sitting in the trunk. I'm about the pull the trigger on one for my Jeep but I'm worried I'm going to run into the same issue and that one sits under the passenger seat so the venting really needs to work. Anyone run into this issue with theirs?
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Much rather have an AGM this time around.
WEIZE Platinum AGM Car Battery BCI Group 24F - 12V 70Ah 710CCA Automotive Battery
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... just for comparison - the original BOSCH battery on my German diesel when bought new, lasted for 10.5 yrs 110k miles, including 6 yrs of Northern winters. Those batteries are something else.
I want the AGM even if it requires topping it off every month or 2. I found a nice cheap battery tender for $20 [amazon.com], I'll just hook up the terminal connector and leave it.
That reminded me, my lifep04 charger has that battery desulfator function
it's listed as Battery Repair +, the book says it takes about 4hrs. I'm running that on the True-2 today and see if it helps till the new one arrives.
... just for comparison - the original BOSCH battery on my German diesel when bought new, lasted for 10.5 yrs 110k miles, including 6 yrs of Northern winters. Those batteries are something else.
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There's currently a pretty sweet deal on a U1 lawn/garden AGM for $37 shipped on Ebay. I bought one a while back and it's doing a good job on my Gravely zero turn mower (24HP Kawasaki FR730V).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/395327741922?
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