Thanks To Knowlegeable Funsters... (1 Viewer)

[JJ]

Funster Robert Clark brought our attention to the Varta DLF 90 dual purpose batteries and what made them perform so well.

Further research made me decide they were exactly what I needed, but how do I get my hands on some without bankrupting myself with the cost of getting them here?

Super Funsters offered to help but then...

Funster BreweryDave posted that Varta deliver throughout Europe via their depot in Holland (only £30 for two batteries delivered to Central Portugal)

So, now pension day has come, I will be ordering two (to start with) today.

Knowledge is power.

Thanks guys.

JJ

 

[Richard n Ann]

EBay from Tanya batteries.

 

[Robert Clark]

Thank you for thanking me @JJ

It was @Hagstrom who enlightened me, so in turn I'd like to thank him.

I've got 6 of the little beauties waiting to go into my new van. I reckon they're the best leisure batteries that nobody has ever heard of.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Robert Clark]

EBay from Tanya batteries.

And if you sign up to Tanya batteries newsletter they'll give you a 5% discount off your first order.

 

[JJ]

Thank you, Robert Clark, for thanking me for thanking you and thank you Funster Hagstrom.

JJ

 

[BreweryDave]

And don't forget to thank Tanya whoever she is. ( or is that classed as criticising spelling )

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[peterc10]

Robert. Do they require topping up or are they sealed?

 

[Robert Clark]

Robert. Do they require topping up or are they sealed?

Sealed but do need venting

 

[peterc10]

Sealed but do need venting

Thanks Robert. Got a date yet for picking up the new van?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Robert Clark]

Thanks Robert. Got a date yet for picking up the new van?

Last week in September, first week in October

 

[JJ]

but do need venting

Are you sure Sir?

JJ

 

[Robert Clark]

Are you sure Sir?

JJ

Totally sure
There is a small opening on both sides of the battery
There is a blanking plug attached to one of the terminal covers
Only one vent is required

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Hagstrom]

Heck, I havent vented mine !?

 

[Robert Clark]

Two vent holes
One each side

Vent blank plug moulded into terminal cover

 

[WhiteCheyenneMan]

I would have taken Robert's advice had I known, of course, but I discovered them here http://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk/battery-technology.php and have two in my little Hymer 562. Nothing else comes close imo

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[bellabee]

We've got two, as well. Never had any problems with them. We can easily go for at least 4 days without hook-up, and we don't have a solar panel. Glad I read this thread, never realised they were so good . I thought all batteries were just like that.

 

[JJ]

Of course you are right about the venting, Mr Robert Clark. I got muddled with not needing to top up the electrolyte.

Of course I never doubted you really!

At 3.15 pm today (Mon August 7th) I ordered two DLF 90 Varta "Professional" leisure batteries via Tayna Batteries' website using PalPal, and the total cost, including delivery to Portugal, came to £216.

I plan to keep Funsters informed of the progress of this purchase.

I have never ever paid so much for batteries before... I have always been a "lowest priced battery purchaser" before, but one just can't get these "bargain" batteries here.

I am currently running on an old cheap battery and an expensive new car battery linked together and I have electricity, but not that much.

I am hoping with the new set up, I will be able to make more use of my Engle compressor fridge in this very hot weather.

Man plans and God laughes.

JJ

 

[JJ]

Heck, I havent vented mine !?

and... keep it a secret... but I won't be venting mine either.

JJ

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Gorse Hill]

and... keep it a secret... but I won't be venting mine either.

JJ

How to live dangerously , you rebel JJ

 

[JJ]

These fires didn't kill me...

...so I'll take a chance on it...

JJ

 

[Robert Clark]

If the worst happens JJ, can I please have your collection of fine and rare FB pie tins?

Seriously though, from my limited knowledge, I understand that they're only likely to gas if they were charging very very quickly.
Does that sound right?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[glastry]

no robert ,that does not sound at all right.
if they are taking a charge -they will produce gas,
and even when stationary they will produce a small amount of gas.
i have blown up a battery when using a grinder and would not wish to do it again.
take care !!

ps jj s old fb tins are not fit for the dog,and are certainly neither collectable or rare,
can i suggest that you see someone to advise on a more ludicrous thing to collect?

 

[Robert Clark]

Found this online

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/health_concerns

 

[glastry]

Found this online

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/health_concerns

yes yes yes,
i know that you want to talk batterys--BUT,
I was just pointing out that a second edition JJ signed FB pie tin -
will never be worth very much!
BUT - A first edition jj signed pie tin is always going to
be worth burying!!
so there you have it !!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[JJ]

At 10.53 am today I received an email from Tayna Batteries informing my batteries were ready for collection by the courier who would probably pick them up today.

They gave me a tracking number along with a PDF of the invoice.

I like this company...


JJ

 

[maxi77]

Heck, I havent vented mine !?

As most of the vents go down I do not really believe they will work that well with hydrogen as it can get through very small holes and always wants to go UP, one is the reason hydrogen filled airships worked and the other is why they had a tendency to go up in flames

 

[mitzimad]

As most of the vents go down I do not really believe they will work that well with hydrogen as it can get through very small holes and always wants to go UP, one is the reason hydrogen filled airships worked and the other is why they had a tendency to go up in flames

so does natural gas but it works in basement or when the meter is high on the wall its the pressure that moves it in a pipe

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[peterc10]

Found this online

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/health_concerns

Have a read of some of the comments and questions at the end of the article. They seem to suggest that stupidity still exists.

 

[maxi77]

so does natural gas but it works in basement or when the meter is high on the wall its the pressure that moves it in a pipe

Indeed but the hydrogen is normally not being evolved in large volumes to create a flow through the pipe, rather it is produced slowly giving plenty of time for the gas to escape before reaching ghe end of the pipe. Mind you very few vans are particay gas tight so the stuff quickly finds it's way to the atmosphere

 

[JJ]

I received a phone call this morning at 10.45am to tell me my batteries have arrived at the Studio in Ansião, Portugal.

Well pleased.

Off to collect them now.

Tayna Batteries Rool...

JJ

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}