Monday 8 July 2024

New Battery

After a long and happy nine year relationship from new the van battery has finally died.
It was charging from the solar panel during the day but going flat at night,as Phantom was constantly telling me. 
Purchased a Banner Bull replacement ( 95751) from Tayna Batteries for £135.16 plus next day delivery.
With the battery being under the floor you need to make sure it isn't too tall or else the lid won't fit. 

If you fish round on the Bailey website there is a list of batteries that fit. 
This battery came with long vent tube which the old one didn't have.
I was ready to drill a small hole in the battery box to vent it to the exterior when I noticed a pre drilled hole just above the off side clamping wing nut,presumably for just an occasion.
Fits the vent tube exactly so that problem sorted.
From what I read the battery isn't sealed so you have to periodically check the electrolyte and top up as necessary. 
Here's to another nine years. 

Ian

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