Thread: Long Term Storage of Batteries

As part of the saga of my failed alternator in my RRS, I had to buy a new battery to get the car going as I had appointments to make. The old battery was flat due to the alternator - after 10mins it would run the car but not start it so if I jump started would no have got back home.

So I now have two good batteries. The old battery is a Supercharge and is just under 3 years old. 24 hours after a full charge it shows 13v - I guess reflecting its age.

The new battery is an AC Delco (GM) and shows 13.2v 24 hours after a full charge, I guess reflecting that it is new.

Now the issue I have is that the old Supercharge does not fit anything else I have so I guess I just have to store it. So can I just keep the battery on a smart charger and swap the batteries in and out of the car every 6 months or are there other options?

Oh - does anyone know who actually make AC Delco batteries - eg Exide, Century etc. Googling just says AC Delco is owned by GM but not who makes the battery.

Thanks

Garry

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Oh - does anyone know who actually make AC Delco batteries - eg Exide, Century etc. Googling just says AC Delco is owned by GM but not who makes the battery.

Google came up with Global Yuasa in Korea.
Is the country of origin on the label ?

Century Yuasa made in Australia
Celebrating 95 Years of Australian Manufacturing - Century Batteries


Colin