In a message dated 9/18/08 8:28:35 PM, dorpaul@bellsouth.net writes:
> Now about choosing a battery. I've been shopping for one that will more
> completely fill my 14" battery box. Although this listserve's members
> tended
> to prefer a Group 27 size battery, I found some longer (possibly newer
> sizes).
> Only then did I learn that their weight might be a problem.
> Well, I took my bathroom scales into several laps, today. While I
> didn't
> have a pen on me, this what I learned:
> Grp. 24 40 lbs. (this seemed too short)
> Grp. 27 48 lbs. 135 Residual Capacity, Durolast brand ,
> about
> 12" (I think)
> Grp. 49 45 lbs. (It was about an inch longer, I think)
> Grp. 31 60 lbs. (ruled out because it's proably too heavy),
> Farm, 180 RC
>
> So let me ask:
> Why is Group. 24 or 27 ( recommended "highly" by this list), when a Group
49
> battery fits the battery box better? And has similar CCA and RC?
>
> Thanks, Paul 60 TR3A
>
Paul,
Once upon a time, I decided that battery quaality was related to amount of
lead and therefore price and therefore weight. I ran around allover town
weighing size 27 batteries. I found HUGE weight discepancies. As I recall, it
ranged
from 30 to 65 lbs for teh same size battery.
Mike Moore
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