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[scaffers]

I'm tempted to get a new battery, as mine is dead (see other problem thread).

I've seen calcium batteries listed as opposed to lead ones

What's the difference

Can I put a 60ah one in a mini



Thanks

[KernowCooper]

Calcium batteries are acid batteries, however the lead plate is impregnated with calcium rather than antimony as in a conventional lead acid battery. Antimony and calcium are used to strengthen the plates as lead is relatively soft. Both calcium and antimony batteries have disadvantages and advantages.

 

The main advantages of a calcium battery are longer shelf life (they self discharge very slowly), more resistant to vibrations, higher cold cranking amp ratings, less prone to sulphation. The disadvantages of a calcium battery are they are more expensive, harder to recharge once flat, shorter service life, older vehicles cannot charge them properly and they require a certain type of charger to recover them.

 

Your car does not have a smart charging system like some Fords and other now so a lead Acid battery is fine

 

 

I'd get a good quality standard battery like Bosch or Varta

Edited by KernowCooper, 02 August 2013 - 05:01 PM.

[scaffers]

Ok

Great info,

So it's a no then, shame a £100 battery for a £10 seemed too good.

Thanks