Battery trouble!

[lee m]

Had the cerb for a while now and it has never (really) let me down until today when the missus went into labour.....totally flat battery.....first time it has not started on the button(only standing 1 week)...... used next doors car and all is ok ....no little one yet but will be in next 48 hours........ need to get a new battery so any recomendations would be helpful...

[budaholic]

Not sure how the prices compare, but i've only heard good things about the Optima Yellow Top battery. Probably what i'll fit when the time comes.

www.optimabatteries.com/

Bud

[lee m]

Thanks for reply..........do you know where you can get them over here

[budaholic]

a quick search reveals these 2 as uk distributors..... no doubt there are others

www.justoffbase.com/optima/
www.barden-ukshop.com/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=133

Apparently the equivalent Optima battery is quite a bit smaller than a standard battery too. That should aid fitting a bit.



>> Edited by budaholic on Tuesday 31st January 22:39

[oli_quick]

Don't suppose anyone can give me a run down on how best to replace your battery?

I have the same issue - but also my garage has no mains...so I really want to be able to charge my battery in the house...

Obviously leaving the doors etc open :-S...shhh don't tell those thieves....

[Ratten]

I've always used the solar charging thingy from maplin plugged into the ciggy lighter.

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47902&criteria=solar%20charg&doy=1m2

[gbbird]

May not need a new battery - try trickle charging it for half a day - it usually does the trick with mine