New leisure battery showing 12.4 volts, is this OK?

[PhilandMena]

around the NCCThanks Phil, the last line is the one, by that definition these batteries would fail a warranty claim before they left the warehouse, they had been standing for at least 14 months and not charged, sulfation sets in at 12.4 volts according to Tanya web site. Off to Tewkesbury tomorrow to return them.

Looking at the battery warranties offered by various UK distributors, I have formed the view rightly or wrongly, all they want to do is supply batteries, maximise their profits and take no responsibility for any failures further down the line. In essence, all that appears to be covered is manufacturing defects and if a claim is made by a end user for a manufacturing defect I suspect he /she would have to wait for ever and a day for the manufacturer to investigate and replace the battery, I cant see the distributor doing this on their behalf and if they did no doubt they would come down on the side of the manufacturer.

A few years ago, older members will recall the scandal around the NCC Verified Battery Scheme, which showed just how rotten the UK leisure battery industry is. For any member who is interested, read the following link.

Campaign For Clearer Leisure Battery Standard Changes - NCC verified battery scheme is a fraud

Campaign For Clearer Leisure Battery Standards. The NCC Verified battery scheme is a fraud - So called 'verified' batteries that can't possibly perform that well. Test reports that don't exist, 'verified' Batteries that break their own rules, Trading Standards breaches, etc. We request the...

www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk

Also by the same people is some good information on the workings of Lead Acid leisure batteries.

How Does A Lead Acid Battery Work?

Why do Lead Acid Batteries fail? The most common causes of battery failure by battery technology. How a battery works and how to get the best from your purchase. Myths busted : Gel and AGM batteries do Gas fluid. Lead Antimony battery

www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk

 

[quickweh]

Looking at the battery warranties offered by various UK distributors, I have formed the view rightly or wrongly, all they want to do is supply batteries, maximise their profits and take no responsibility for any failures further down the line. In essence, all that appears to be covered is manufacturing defects and if a claim is made by a end user for a manufacturing defect I suspect he /she would have to wait for ever and a day for the manufacturer to investigate and replace the battery, I cant see the distributor doing this on their behalf and if they did no doubt they would come down on the side of the manufacturer.

A few years ago, older members will recall the scandal around the NCC Verified Battery Scheme, which showed just how rotten the UK leisure battery industry is. For any member who is interested, read the following link.

Campaign For Clearer Leisure Battery Standard Changes - NCC verified battery scheme is a fraud

Campaign For Clearer Leisure Battery Standards. The NCC Verified battery scheme is a fraud - So called 'verified' batteries that can't possibly perform that well. Test reports that don't exist, 'verified' Batteries that break their own rules, Trading Standards breaches, etc. We request the...

www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk

Also by the same people is some good information on the workings of Lead Acid leisure batteries.

How Does A Lead Acid Battery Work?

Why do Lead Acid Batteries fail? The most common causes of battery failure by battery technology. How a battery works and how to get the best from your purchase. Myths busted : Gel and AGM batteries do Gas fluid. Lead Antimony battery

www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk

Couldn't agree more, did some research and came across Anandacaravanservices whilst looking at the NCC scheme promoting AGM batteries, got caught out by a couple of Banner AGM batteries when we had the panel Van. It was aanda who advised that Varta, Bosch powerframe lead acid batteries were good but not sure who to go to for these. Yuasa also seem to have a good reputation.

 

[quickweh]

Thanks for all of your contributions, returned the batteries to Battery Megastore and got a refund. Sourced a pair of Bosch L5008 from the Battery Factory, made in June this year. The Bosch units are identical to Varta, power frame and made by the same company. Incidentally they are NCC class B rated and not AGM.

 

[PhilandMena]

Thanks for all of your contributions, returned the batteries to Battery Megastore and got a refund. Sourced a pair of Bosch L5008 from the Battery Factory, made in June this year. The Bosch units are identical to Varta, power frame and made by the same company. Incidentally they are NCC class B rated and not AGM.

Glad it worked out for you. You should never have been put in that position in the first place. Between you and I, I would not take too much notice of the NCC Verified battery scheme. In my experience the best indicator of how good a LA batter will be is its weight! The more lead the better the battery. Safe Travels.

 

[Zakattak]

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