There are three types of batteries you can use 1) Sealed gel which is most expensive 2) Sealed lead acid which work good but you cant fly with them, battery stores sell these like batteries plus pretty reasonable 3) Deep cycle marine battery will work on the cheap at walmart, but if you turn over you risk spilling acid and no flying Advanced auto also sells a sealed gel blue top marine for much cheaper than a chair store. I would recommend sealed lead acid if he doesnt fly. These work well and are half the price and safe. Ive used all these batteries personally and any will work. It depends on if your paying out of pocket or insurance is buying. If money is no object you go for the gel. The standard deep cycle boat batteries have risk involved, I was a car guy so I understood the risk. I wouldnt buy these unless I was broke Ron
________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 4:21 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Battery Need a bit of knowledge. My friend up the street needs new batteries for his chair. He called a battery store and they quoted him $425 for 2 wheelchair batteries. Auto Zone quoted $160 for 2 deep cycle marine batteries. What is the difference here and what should I tell him? I have always used the cheap ones. Sent from my iPad
