gmelton1966
New User
- Location
- Goldsboro, NC
- Occupation
- FIre Alarm Technician
Hi,
I've been installing alarm batteries for forty years. For the past twenty five years, our company has relied on intelligent battery test equipment to ensure the that our customers are getting good batteries in all their equipment and that we are getting more testing data then just voltage readings. We use Powersonic PS1270-F1 and PS12180-NB as the standard go to batteries. They would usually last five years in most cases, except in extreme heat. That usually cuts the life of the battery by a year or two. Starting in 2022, our Power Sonic 7ah batteries were testing at 4.0-4.3 ah right out of the box and once installed, under 4ah, one year later. They used to be 7ah-9ah right out of the box and may or may not test under 4.4 ah after five years, but we replace them due to the age. 7ah batteries are supposed to be replaced at 4.4ah and under. We had similar issues with the 18ah as well, which have to be replaced at or under 11.7 ah or close to that. After pleading with our management, they are going to allow me to source out a better quality brand. ADI has multiple brands, like the well know Yuasa. Obviously Power Sonic batteries have changed in some form or fashion of origin, or manufacturing, etc. I am going to purchase some Duracell 12v 7ah and 12v 18ah batteries from Batteries Plus and test them right at the store. They are forty dollars each for the 7ah. If they read like they should I am going to install them at one of our customers properties, see how they do for the next several years. Does anyone out there that tests their batteries annually with something like the ACT intelligent battery tester, have any recommendations for good quality, long lasting alarm batteries?
I've been installing alarm batteries for forty years. For the past twenty five years, our company has relied on intelligent battery test equipment to ensure the that our customers are getting good batteries in all their equipment and that we are getting more testing data then just voltage readings. We use Powersonic PS1270-F1 and PS12180-NB as the standard go to batteries. They would usually last five years in most cases, except in extreme heat. That usually cuts the life of the battery by a year or two. Starting in 2022, our Power Sonic 7ah batteries were testing at 4.0-4.3 ah right out of the box and once installed, under 4ah, one year later. They used to be 7ah-9ah right out of the box and may or may not test under 4.4 ah after five years, but we replace them due to the age. 7ah batteries are supposed to be replaced at 4.4ah and under. We had similar issues with the 18ah as well, which have to be replaced at or under 11.7 ah or close to that. After pleading with our management, they are going to allow me to source out a better quality brand. ADI has multiple brands, like the well know Yuasa. Obviously Power Sonic batteries have changed in some form or fashion of origin, or manufacturing, etc. I am going to purchase some Duracell 12v 7ah and 12v 18ah batteries from Batteries Plus and test them right at the store. They are forty dollars each for the 7ah. If they read like they should I am going to install them at one of our customers properties, see how they do for the next several years. Does anyone out there that tests their batteries annually with something like the ACT intelligent battery tester, have any recommendations for good quality, long lasting alarm batteries?
