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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: zesty on December 07, 2017, 02:16:21 pm

Title: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: zesty on December 07, 2017, 02:16:21 pm
Banner Energy Bull 135ah

It’s absolutely fantastic.  The best leisure battery I’ve ever used for wfp. It just keeps going and going.

I’ve had many different makes over the years, from Halfords to Higher end ones.

This banner battery is the same size as the Halfords 115ah ones, but the quality is second to none, highly rated online and I must say it’s powering my pumps and electric reel with ease for days without needing a charge. Plus it’s cold, so it’s been even more impressive.

Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: Shrek on December 07, 2017, 03:15:40 pm
Gotta link by any chance?
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: zesty on December 07, 2017, 03:18:45 pm
http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/12v-banner-135ah-energy-bull-leisure-battery-95901/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIysKfgpn41wIVZSrTCh3RTQ0PEAQYASABEgIOpvD_BwE
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: Plankton on December 07, 2017, 03:21:20 pm
I wouldn't leave it for days! I was told years ago to maintain the charge to keep them healthy otherwise it'll shorten the life span/performance
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: Stoots on December 07, 2017, 03:31:31 pm
Too expensive
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: Jonny 87 on December 07, 2017, 03:42:16 pm
Buy it nice, or buy it twice.

I’ve got no problem in spending out an extra £30 or £40 if they are going to give you more lifespan and reliability.

I always found yuasa batteries to be the best, but can’t seem to get any high amp ones these days.
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: p1w1 on December 07, 2017, 04:27:33 pm
i have the same battery on a split charge, have never bench charged it yet in well over a year.
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: EandM on December 07, 2017, 05:11:47 pm
I bought one of these that's now been in daily use for nearly two years:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-34AH-33AH-35AH-36-Holes-Lucas-LSLC-34-12-AGM-GEL-GOLF-TROLLEY-BATTERY/190628054861?epid=2255535498&hash=item2c6251474d:g:rFQAAOSwtnpXlf1G

No issues with it going flat ever and it's light enough to easily take out and charge every night.
AGM batteries seem rather more reliable than the leisure batteries I've used in the past.
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: NWH on December 07, 2017, 05:18:39 pm
That banner looks good I’ve had 2 110 amp ones before,you should never get trouble powering 2 pumps when split charged with any old make. The real comparison of batteries if when your powering a diesel heater as well as pumps,if the batteries are of poor quality watch the amps just drain away on the flow controller when you turn the engine off. The other batteries I had that were reliable were gel ones they held a charge longer.
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: nathankaye on December 07, 2017, 06:02:09 pm
They look a descent  battery. Mine cost around £75 but happy to spend more on one.

Its funny how we can spend a lot on either a van system or  brushes n poles etc, which admittedly are the main tools but then skimp on the main item relied to power them all.
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: zesty on December 07, 2017, 08:09:48 pm
I wouldn't leave it for days! I was told years ago to maintain the charge to keep them healthy otherwise it'll shorten the life span/performance

As soon as it dips below 12.6 volts, it gets a smart charge.

Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: zesty on December 07, 2017, 08:11:59 pm
i have the same battery on a split charge, have never bench charged it yet in well over a year.


It’s the best I’ve used, and the reviews back it up, I’m glad I spent a bit more than usual, it seems an absolute solid work horse of a battery.

It just seems to have bags of capacity, I’m sticking with banner from now on!
Title: Re: If/when you need a new leisure battery, get this one!
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 08, 2017, 03:49:36 pm
Banner are renowned for being top notch.

I had a scrapper which I paid a fiver for and used for two years back when I charged every night before split relay.