Newly delivered leisure batteries showing low voltage

[Revolvor]

I've just received delivery of 2x Varta 110Ah Leisure batteries from Tayna.

I immediately checked the voltages which were 12.61v and 11.71v.

I phoned Tayna who said that 12.61 volts was within their accepted range, but the 11.71 should never have been delivered. They have agreed to supply a new one tomorrow, and to collect the low- voltage one.

I'm going to put the other one on charge before I install it .

 

[Googlebot]

Well spotted, I would have also rejected it.

 

[Badknee]

Well done Tayna, bet someone gets a bollocking as they should have been checked before dispatch.

 

[chaser]

But they will only charge it up and send it to someone else, so how do you know the other one is ok.

 

[Revolvor]

But they will only charge it up and send it to someone else, so how do you know the other one is ok.

You are right, but that applies to any battery you purchase. I don't know what the answer is

I found a Resource posted by tonka that shows date of manufacture for Varta batteries, but it only goes up to 2020. Does anyone know where I can find an up to date chart?

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[tonka]

You are right, but that applies to any battery you purchase. I don't know what the answer is

I found a Resource posted by tonka that shows date of manufacture for Varta batteries, but it only goes up to 2020. Does anyone know where I can find an up to date chart?

I saw your post and looked up the chart I posted but as you say it only goes to 2020. It was helpful for me to check my older batteries. Can't help with a new version sorry.

 

[Revolvor]

UPDATE:

The replacement battery arrived today, and the faulty one was collected.

I checked voltage - 12.61v, so I'm happy with that.

I was impressed with Tayna's response, and apology.

I have 2x 100Ah leisure batteries, and although they hadn't let me down, I felt they were past their best. I tested one of the old ones using the details often posted by Lenny HB - discharged @ 3.65A for 11 hours to leave a theoretical 60% SOC. I then left it 1/2 an hour and the battery voltage was 11.3v, so it clearly needed replacing. I didn't bother to check the other one, as I obviously needed 2x new ones.

They are each 5kg heavier than the 8-year old ones they are replacing, which hopefully is a good thing - except for payload!

 

[Googlebot]

Lots of lead in them which yes, is a good thing. A light and good quality lead acid doesn’t exist.