PaulAnderson Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Does the Yuasa YBX3069 look to be correct as per this link from Tanya which in turn came from this Tanya web page with the tab set for standard batteries. it’s 72Ah and 630 CCA and black, but under technology on the data sheet it says Ca/Ca which might mean calcium. Paul Edited November 23, 2023 by PaulAnderson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Yes that's a calcium battery Paul. You will find that a lead-acid battery with more than about 480 CCA is usually either a 'calcium' or AGM type. Edited November 23, 2023 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Symonds Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 My Excide Excel EB955 95AH 760CCA battery is a standard wet cell battery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Both standard and calcium-plate batteries are of wet construction Colin. The electrolyte is a free liquid as opposed to being absorbed in a mat as it is for AGM. Looking at their catalogue the Exide batteries do all seem to have higher currents and they don't list calcium at all. Anything not AGM is listed as 'wet' which makes me wonder whether they are all calcium anyway, Edited November 23, 2023 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 I went for a Varta on my 6 and will also fit the 4a. The terminal layout has them towards the bulkhead which keeps them more out of harms way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAnderson Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I emailed Tanya Batteries for battery recommendations and they responded with "Most if not all modern car batteries now use calcium additives in the construction of the batteries i'm afraid. I really can't think of one that doesn't ". Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Halfords do a ca;cium and a non-calcium HB072 and HCB072 They both work and charge in my TR4A with an alternator. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Sackley Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 To make life simple take your old battery to Halfords for free disposal and buy a HCB096 with a 4 year no quibble warranty for around £90 - discounts may apply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Take your old battery to a scrap merchant and they will pay you for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I did, 10 x TR sized batteries got me £60, paid into my bank account direct (security making sure I didn't nick them !). When I kill a battery I stored it along the garage wall until enough to weigh in. Rough estimate go onto the markets and see what they are buying lead at and estimate what weight you've got, not exact but an idea. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Good as well if you have access to a trade card, great discounts on tools, batteries and chargers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Use the club Halfords discount as well, its in the magazine. valid to the end of the year. Gives I think 10% John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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