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#1 minicity1275

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:16 PM

Hi,I need a new battery for my mini and I need a more beefy one as I have new digital clocks,alarm system ect fitted.
The engine is a 1275 M.G Metro but I need a battery that will fit in the battery box.
Can anybody help?
Thanks
AL

#2 mini1955

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:19 PM

i have fitted an halfords ho63 cost about £60

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:32 PM

http://www.carbatter...60AH-I1002.html

lot beefier than the above and fits no problem

063

Premium Car Battery
Voltage - 12V
Capacity - 44Ah
CCA(SAE) - 360A

Dimensions(mm)
210 x 175 x 175

075

Premium Car Battery
Voltage - 12V
Capacity - 60Ah
CCA(SAE) - 525A

Dimensions(mm)
242 x 175 x 175

Edited by lrostoke, 09 August 2012 - 07:33 PM.


#4 conlad

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:36 PM

Varta battery can't go wrong

#5 minicity1275

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:41 PM

Great,thanks for the replies.
I will use this info and get a "beefier" battery
Alan

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:51 PM

Digital clocks and alarm should have negligible effect on the electrical load. If you really did need a larger battery for that reason, you would also need an uprated alternator.

But it is still a good idea to uprate the battery, because it will be winter soon, and starting will be easier.

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:18 AM

Thanks for the advice:)




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