Batteries

[dschwandt]

What are you guys using for a battery in your supers and smokers?

Anything other than a regular Lawn & garden tractor farm store battery??

 

[sblunier]

450 CCA Exide LGT battery from TSC or Menards......about $40

 

[jdiederichs]

I broke down and put an Interstate battery in my 1782, the others just didn't hold up near as well.Also important if I ever take the 1782 on the NASCAR circuit

 

[pballard]

on another similar note- last September I needed a new battery for my 782, just last month I tried to start it and it was stone cold dead- I tried to charge it but it would not accept the charge so I took it back to Advance Auto Parts where I bought it. I also noticed the date on my battery was 2/15- sort of thought not good since I purchased last September but should be still under warrantee figuring it would be good for at least two years- according to the clerk no warrantee- they only cover them up to three months then you are done. I persisted that they have to be wrong- eventually got the manager involved- he looked at their history that I did purchase it in September 2016 and that he would cover it- he made a point to say these batteries for small tractors and motorcycles are only covered for three months- he had less to say when I pointed out the replacement battery he was giving me to cover the bad one was dated 11/16- still out of date- I asked him if they only cover these items for three months how can he sell batteries out of date????? he had no answer- I have a new policy- not buy batteries from Advance Auto - hope this info prevents others from making the same mistake.

 

[sblunier]

I have had the opposite experience with the Exide batteries.......they last for a long time and always get the job done.....

I do make sure they are plugged into the Battery Tender Jr. when stored over the winter or on stand-by for snow removal duties over the winter...I'm sure that helps with overall life!

 

[jdiederichs]

Agreed, the Exide is a great battery for the money. I just had easier access to the Interstate and have been quite pleased with it.

 

[bjames]

Anymore Interstate batteries are nothing but a sticker put on by the manufacturer. Johnson Controls I think

 

[mhomrighausen]

I have an Interstate in the 782D. Only one that seems to last. My 1994 Dakota has an Interstate that was installed in 2009. I've been blessed so far.

 

[dschwandt]

So, everyone is using a regular LGT battery in them??

I was wondering what modern size would cross over from the original size and fill the battery tray size wize.

 

[toconnor]

Pete, I don't buy anything from Advance Auto. They pretty much sell garbage these days + the people behind the counter are clueless.

David, I run nothing but L&G batts in my smokers and never have a problem with them starting, of course it's not 25 below zero down here in Georgia either. I've had good luck with Deka so that is my preferred choice.

 

[dschwandt]

Looks like the 882 used a group 26 battery, so I'm getting one of those.

The little smoker is rea;;y proving its worth on the cemetery restoration project I am involved with.