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31st May 2016, 08:38 AM
#31
Travelling Podologist
Seems like they are based not far from me in Ballarat!
Looks like they only do wet batteries, & claim that they contain more lead than most other brands. If true that's a good thing & would give them a longer life. No mention of AGM or deep cycle types.
Also looks like their 'better' batteries are Calcium type, a type that I've always avoided due to their requirement for higher charging rates than most others, & most alternators. (14.8v - 15v bulk charge) Unfortunately the web site gives no info about sizes/capacities/charging requirements etc. If their claims are correct one might expect that they would be far better known, but their advertising suggests that they'll never be a big company because their batteries are too good/last too long! Hmmmm.
I did find a thread on Exploroz with several folk who swear by Bond batteries, & those who suggest they are poorly constructed cheap imports. Maybe you should buy one & be the forum guinea pig?
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31st May 2016 08:38 AM
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31st May 2016, 08:39 AM
#32
The 747
I see Bond batteries everywhere?
I'm sure I saw one under @AB 's bonnet on the weekend, looked brand new.
Last edited by Winnie; 31st May 2016 at 08:53 AM.
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31st May 2016, 09:08 AM
#33
Legendary
Yeah i use Bond batteries and think their great. Yep Andy has a couple too. Patrolapart stock them but you don't see them in too many other places, must be a few places tho.
Supporting a local company is a bonus too.
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31st May 2016, 01:55 PM
#34
Patrol God
Bonds have been around for a very long time. You have got me rattled because I bought a Century, because it'is supposed to be an aussie made battery.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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31st May 2016, 02:05 PM
#35
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
mudnut
Has anyone used Bond batteries? Are they any good?
They are a mob down Geelong I think as thats the only place Ive seen them.
Black and white logo from memory lol
At the lower end of batteries I think more an economy type brand
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