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Title: sla disposal?
Post by: F.O.Bean on August 20, 2005, 05:34:48 AM

I have 2 ecocharge bp-50's that are DEAD, and id love to dispose of them properly, how do i dco nthat?

thanks

bean

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: Ray76 on August 20, 2005, 05:39:47 AM

Quote from: Bean on August 20, 2005, 05:34:48 AM

I have 2 ecocharge bp-50's that are DEAD, and id love to dispose of them properly, how do i dco nthat?

thanks

bean

from the website:
Household batteries such as alkaline and dry cell batteries that cannot be recycled may be discarded in the garbage.
Some  cities collect alkaline batteries at their recycling events. Call your city recycling coordinator to check whether this service is available.
Household batteries should not be taken to recycling centers
Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithuim Ion (LiLon) and small lead batteries under 2 lb. (rechargable) batteries can be recycled free of charge. Go to www.rbrc.com  (http://www.rbrc.com) for recycling locations closest to you.

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: momule on August 20, 2005, 07:29:38 AM

remember its just a small version of a car battery , Actually I use a 12v12Ah in My 4 wheeler
 anyplace that sells a Car,Boat,RV battery has to accept dead ones..

pretty much ya can take it to any parts store and they will recycle it for ya ..
same thing goes for used motor oil..

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: nickgregory on August 20, 2005, 07:58:41 AM

if you have a batteries plus store you can take them there and they will recycle

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: Ray76 on August 20, 2005, 09:25:01 AM

Quote from: Momule on August 20, 2005, 07:29:38 AM

remember its just a small version of a car battery , Actually I use a 12v12Ah in My 4 wheeler
 anyplace that sells a Car,Boat,RV battery has to accept dead ones..

pretty much ya can take it to any parts store and they will recycle it for ya ..
same thing goes for used motor oil..

yep, I missed the obvious.

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: Ray76 on August 20, 2005, 10:39:00 AM

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: stober on August 20, 2005, 10:55:56 AM

Hey I have two of the ecocharge 9 volt batteries that are atleast 5-6 years old.I sold my V3 to my buddy and planed on giving him the batteries but I dont have clue on how much life they have left.They still hold a charge as far as I know.Any suggestions?

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on August 20, 2005, 11:06:20 AM

Quote from: stober on August 20, 2005, 10:55:56 AM

Hey I have two of the ecocharge 9 volt batteries that are atleast 5-6 years old.I sold my V3 to my buddy and planed on giving him the batteries but I dont have clue on how much life they have left.They still hold a charge as far as I know.Any suggestions?

SLA batteries will last a long time if properly maintained.  I keep mine on the trickle charger when not in use.  My 10Ah battery is over 7 years old and it still runs the v3 for 9 straight hours off a full charge.

Title: Re: sla disposal?
Post by: F.O.Bean on August 20, 2005, 09:31:20 PM

my one bp-50 is aboiut 6 years old, the ones that dies are from 98-99, i always kept them on the charger to maintain :)