Battery Replacement - Economy Method

vertex · 08-11-2009, 11:51 PM

I guess I do too much risk mitigation at work, so at home, I take the opposite approach. ( I design medical equipment, some risk, and plenty of mitigation). I will keep my eye on the battery though, but then again I am only one data point, so the statistics aren't meaningful.

andyprius · 09-04-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertex

Do you guys have fire extinguishers in your engine compartment so when a fuel line springs a leak and the gas is inginited by hitting the hot engine or exhaust manifold and starts a fire, it is put out right away?
To me, the risks are small (but understandably real) and not worth the extra expense to protect against it. Nothing is life is without risks. I don't drive an SUV for the extra crash protection (you don't seem to either) so, we draw the line at what we are comfortable with. Clearly, there is no immenent hazard.
If you look at my original post, you will see that I did not recommend this for everyone. I think there has been enough comment about the issues, and anyone interested can make up their minds for themselves, they certainly have enough information to make an inteligent decision. Thanks for you input.

Just reading this for about the third time. I like this reply !

vertex · 09-04-2010, 08:14 PM

I've been using the battery for over a year now, still A OK.

FlyboyTR · 12-04-2010, 10:22 PM

After reading all the battery posts...I decided to check the 12 volt charge on our newly acquired 06 Prius. After sitting overnight and with everything off I had 11.9 volts. Turning on the lights and a/c blower brought it down into the 10 volt range within 7-10 seconds. I'm new to this Prius thing...but not new to mechanics. So I figure the battery is toast! If it were in a conventional car...it probably wouldn't start the engine.

Based on recommendation of the Forum, I ordered the Optima kit from eLearnAid.com. Although I'm sure I could have found a cheaper...lesser expensive...way to go, I believe that time is money and there is a measure of satisfaction in the non-economy method! ...not that there's anything wrong with that!

I will report back on the delivery and installation.

Thanks to the group for such great information...appreciated!

wildbottom · 01-21-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertex

I've been using the battery for over a year now, still A OK.

What's your display reading on the Prius? How's you MPG?
I'm looking into using a U1 Wheelchair Battery(12V 35Ah), AGM. Thanks.
BTW, there is a Sealed version of the your battery. It also has 330 CA.

wildbottom · 02-08-2011, 01:00 AM

BTW, if anyone interested in Economy Method and want the safer approach, you can buy Batteries Plus SLIU1HP lawnmower battery for $37. It's a Sealed Flooded battery with Vent. (Might need special tube or straw).Link
If you're afraid of spillage, you can put it in a Marine Battery Box($13).
Only problem with Lawnmower batteries is that they don't last as long. 2 years in general, maybe 3 if they are well maintained.

patsparks · 02-08-2011, 02:06 AM

My mum has a rechargable electric lawn mower, the battery generally lasts about 5 years. Of course the battery in that is too big for a Prius.

vmg123 · 02-23-2011, 03:33 PM

How's the economy battery replacement holding up.
need to replace mine. (2005)

Please advise.
Thanks,
Vincent

usbseawolf2000 · 02-23-2011, 03:55 PM

How many miles and which state do you live? The warranty may cover it.

vmg123 · 02-23-2011, 06:12 PM

80,000 miles in Florida.

08-11-2009, 11:51 PM	#21
vertex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 585 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 18 Thanked 105 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method I guess I do too much risk mitigation at work, so at home, I take the opposite approach. ( I design medical equipment, some risk, and plenty of mitigation). I will keep my eye on the battery though, but then again I am only one data point, so the statistics aren't meaningful.

09-04-2010, 08:14 PM	#23
vertex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 585 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 18 Thanked 105 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method I've been using the battery for over a year now, still A OK.

12-04-2010, 10:22 PM	#24
FlyboyTR Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 46 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: No Package Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method After reading all the battery posts...I decided to check the 12 volt charge on our newly acquired 06 Prius. After sitting overnight and with everything off I had 11.9 volts. Turning on the lights and a/c blower brought it down into the 10 volt range within 7-10 seconds. I'm new to this Prius thing...but not new to mechanics. So I figure the battery is toast! If it were in a conventional car...it probably wouldn't start the engine. Based on recommendation of the Forum, I ordered the Optima kit from eLearnAid.com. Although I'm sure I could have found a cheaper...lesser expensive...way to go, I believe that time is money and there is a measure of satisfaction in the non-economy method! ...not that there's anything wrong with that! I will report back on the delivery and installation. Thanks to the group for such great information...appreciated! __________________ Mobile, Alabama, USA 1st Prius...New Owner: 2006 Silver Pine Mica, 82,000 miles 2nd Prius...Still a newbie: 2008 Silver Pine Mica, Touring, 80,000 Last edited by FlyboyTR; 12-04-2010 at 10:25 PM.

02-08-2011, 01:00 AM	#26
wildbottom Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 99 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 31 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 1	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method BTW, if anyone interested in Economy Method and want the safer approach, you can buy Batteries Plus SLIU1HP lawnmower battery for $37. It's a Sealed Flooded battery with Vent. (Might need special tube or straw).Link If you're afraid of spillage, you can put it in a Marine Battery Box($13). Only problem with Lawnmower batteries is that they don't last as long. 2 years in general, maybe 3 if they are well maintained. Last edited by wildbottom; 02-08-2011 at 01:28 AM.

02-08-2011, 02:06 AM	#27
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 10,558 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 265 Thanked 430 Times in 326 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method My mum has a rechargable electric lawn mower, the battery generally lasts about 5 years. Of course the battery in that is too big for a Prius.

02-23-2011, 03:33 PM	#28
vmg123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method How's the economy battery replacement holding up. need to replace mine. (2005) Please advise. Thanks, Vincent

02-23-2011, 03:55 PM	#29
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,627 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 1,270 Thanked 1,262 Times in 846 Posts Friends: 81	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method How many miles and which state do you live? The warranty may cover it.

02-23-2011, 06:12 PM	#30
vmg123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Battery Replacement - Economy Method 80,000 miles in Florida.

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