Mail order battery (UK) - recommended supplier

[ppnelan]

I have just bought a replacement battery for my Elan S4 from Tayna Batteries - the heavy duty (higher CCA) type 015 with round terminals. I use the same type in my +2 - common parts means it is easy to swap in an 'emergency'!
It has a flat top with the old style individual vent plugs (not as shown on the website), which means access to the terminal clamps (negative earth) is now easy/possible with the battery installed - see photo. Excellent mail order service from Tayna - they emailed a tracking number so I could see when it would be delivered (in a day or two), and it was well packed (rubber bungs replaced the vent plugs to minimise leaks, wrapped in a thick plastic bag, then well padded with polystyrene in a box). And all for ?54 !
The previous one has lasted 4 years of all-year-round use & abuse, but now struggles to provide enough starting current. It came from Halfords and was around ?45 so I was shocked to see their current price is now ?73

Matthew

[john.p.clegg]

Matthew

Can you post the size of it? Physical and Amp/Hr

Thanks
John

[Frank Howard]

Matthew,

You can probably order it with the posts reversed which in turn would give you even better access to the terminals. Here in the states, I find that any "Group 51" battery will fit so I have one in both of my Lotuses.

[ppnelan]

Can you post the size of it? Physical and Amp/Hr

John, the following details are on the website (click the 'Specification' tab):

Capacity - 42Ah
CCA(SAE) - 320A
Dimensions(mm) - 245 x 135 x 200

Matthew