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12v battery alternative?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by 05 200k prius, May 21, 2015.

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    05 200k prius New Member

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    After doing much research on this site, I have found this.

    And I think it will work. 33$ sounds awesome as opposed to 150$. I understand I will need to change terminals. I have found a good write up on how to do so.
     
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    Batteries plus has the battery. Part number 45215-5-dot5Ah-12-Volt-Duracell-Ultra-AGM-Battery-DURA12--5-dot5F
     
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    Sorry I am not allowed to post link yet because I am a new member
     
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    Are you honestly comparing a 5.5 ampere-hour battery to the factory 28 ampere-hour one? If you're car has smart key, or you run any accessories without the car on, or haven't driven the car for a while, it's safe to say that the 5.5 AH will be very quickly drained.
     
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    The OEM battery for non-SKS models is 35 aH and the one for SKS models is 45 aH.

    He could put 6-8 Duracell batteries in parallel. (y)
     
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    if you cant afford $150 for the correct battery every 5 years you cant afford any car.
    you might as well put a riding lawn mower battery in it for $29.95 and pray.

    im cheap but DAMN! :cool:

    maybe just leave the hatchback open like a sail and on windy days you can go for free
     
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    I don't think we have any reports of someone trying something like this, so it does not sound like a good idea, and furthermore you'd be on your own. Probably better budget basement approach is finding a used batt I suppose sometimes they have life left. Some have lasted a long time if well kept.
     
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    i guess of 33 bucks its worth a try. what does the b plus guy say?
     
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