New battery needed for a 1.6k ss

[Steve Campbell]

Dear all,

 

My battery has finally given up & I need a new one. I'm sick of jump starting the car, even if it is easy to push!

 

Currently have a Banner 530 34 (12v / 30Ah) (car is standard 1.6k ss & 4 years old. Should the battery be giving up at this age ?)

 

I've had a look at the Banner website and it recommends (for a k series) a 544 59 (12v / 44Ah).

 

Q 1) Which do I need ?

 

Q 2) What's the real difference (ie what does the 30Ah / 44Ah really mean ?)

 

Q 3) Where do I get one from ?

Can I go to Halfords or some other common retailer and get them to order one ? Approx how much ?

 

Cheers for any help,

Steve

 

Steve Campbell

P889 GRR

[Warren S Smith]

Steve,

I had to change my battery as I use the car very little and the battery packed up. I bought a replacement from Banner in Austria (this won't help you) and paid approx 45 pounds. The shop said that the battery is used for small garden tractors!

 

My next car will have a battery cut off switch to hopefully avoid the problem recurring.

 

Not sure if this helps!

[Gridgway]

this is what noce Mr Banner said in response to the same enquiry from me....

 

Dear Graham Ridgway

 

We recommend that you use a Banner 53034 Battery which gives 300 cca

according to EN. This is supplied by Banner to Caterham as original

equipment.

 

You will be able to purchase it from Caterham or from a Banner stockist.

 

The nearest to you is ARE Ltd 151 Hersham Road Walton on Thames KT12 5NR Tel

01932 231298

 

If you need any further info please telephone us on 01889 571100 and ask for

Jason Parrish.

Regards Alec Morgan

 

 

[Steve Campbell]

Thanks Graham,

 

I called the Banner UK number and they put me through directly to my nearest stockist in Farnham..... and they had one in stock.

 

Just in time for this sunny weekend smile.gif

 

Cheers

 

Steve Campbell

P889 GRR