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EV Technology => Batteries => Topic started by: tim.moore on June 25, 2008, 08:48:11 PM

Title: Exide price over Trojan
Post by: tim.moore on June 25, 2008, 08:48:11 PM

I have an excellent price from Battery Plus for a comparable Exide GC135 battery to my Trojan 125.  Exide at $74.50   Trojan at $135 the only difference is a amp hour capacity of 5hrs: Exide 235 and Trojan 240. 
Website prices on the Exide are over $130, but the store manager has given me in writing the price above for the 19 batteries I am buying.  Can anyone see a reason not to go with this switch from Trojans that I have used for six years to the Exide.

Title: Re: Exide price over Trojan
Post by: todd.dore on June 26, 2008, 03:48:16 AM

I have heard that Excide batteries are not of the greatest quality.  The price would probably reflect that.  And, if they are sealed lead-acide, I would advise to steer clear for everyday EV purposes.

Better to stick with the tried-and-true wet cell Trojans.  Even if they are a bit pricey.

Title: Re: Exide price over Trojan wet
Post by: tim.moore on June 26, 2008, 03:52:40 AM

Todd they are wet cell, not sealed, not Optima.  Same exact size, and even if I have to replace them in two years rather than three years, aren't I still ahead of the game?  Reply please, I value your opinion.

Title: Re: Exide price over Trojan
Post by: todd.dore on June 27, 2008, 12:50:06 AM

I don't have any personal experience with the Excide batteries.

Does anyone else?

Seems to me if it is too good to be true (price, etc.) then it probably is.