Disposing of gel batteries

[Ian]

Hi all

After installing my DIY LifePO4 battery, I need to get rid of my 8 200Ah Ceil Gel batteries. They probably have 35% of their capacity left.

What's the recommended procedure? Take them to a scrapyard?

Cheers

Ian

[___]

1 minute ago, Ian said:

What's the recommended procedure? Take them to a scrapyard?

Put them on the back of your bakkie, drive into town. Park somewhere in an area known for alternative shopping. Go and have lunch.

[Ian]

Just my luck I'll come back to a pile of batteries and no bakkie

[___]

27 minutes ago, Ian said:

Just my luck I'll come back to a pile of batteries and no bakkie

Indeed, shoppers are becoming more discerning. There used to be a time when you could dispose of small amounts of building rubble in this manner, though you do have to box it up so it is not too obvious.

[Louisvdw]

There was a few posts a month or so back about the best prices for your used lead batteries. But yes you sell them for scram metal.

Edit: Gels still have lead in them, yes?

Edited August 20, 2020 by Louisvdw

[Krokkedil]

Morning.

Sitting in the same boat.

I was wondering who close by needs batteries for a startup and then give it to him. 

The price I got was R7/kilo for dry batteries IOW no liquid in them. Where do you dump the liquid safely ?

Mine is 68kg wet weight but because they are sealed i don't know dry weight. 

If i get R350 per battery I will be able to buy some beer

 

[Chloe]

The scrapyard and they should be able to dispose of any liquids safely. We got a nice little sum(R) for them.

Edited August 20, 2020 by Chloe

[Ian]

48 minutes ago, Chloe said:

The scrapyard and they should be able to dispose of any liquids safely. We got a nice little sum(R) for them.

I'll give them a try. Might start with 4, and keep 4 for emergency backup.

 

[Richard Mackay]

6 hours ago, Krokkedil said:

The price I got was R7/kilo for dry batteries IOW no liquid in them. Where do you dump the liquid safely ?

Mine is 68kg wet weight but because they are sealed i don't know dry weight. 

If i get R350 per battery I will be able to buy some beer

 

I have never had to drain lead acid batteries before recycling them. They simply weigh them as is and you are paid out on this weight..

[moloko]

On 2020/08/20 at 8:58 AM, Ian said:

Hi all

After installing my DIY LifePO4 battery, I need to get rid of my 8 200Ah Ceil Gel batteries. They probably have 35% of their capacity left.

What's the recommended procedure? Take them to a scrapyard?

Cheers

Ian

 

On 2020/08/20 at 9:00 AM, ___ said:

Put them on the back of your bakkie, drive into town. Park somewhere in an area known for alternative shopping. Go and have lunch.

 

[WesleyR]

Anywhere that will give decent prices in Gauteng for gel batteries?

[Ian]

Hi Wesley

I recently disposed of Gel batteries at SA Metal Group in CT, but they have branches all over. Decent price/kg, just have ID and get your cash.

Cheers

Ian

[Tech Guy SA]

On 2023/08/21 at 11:46 AM, Ian said:

Hi Wesley

I recently disposed of Gel batteries at SA Metal Group in CT, but they have branches all over. Decent price/kg, just have ID and get your cash.

Cheers

Ian

Thanks been wondering for clients

 

[Selvan]

Good day, you may contact me on 0832091272. I buy scrap batteries and I am based in Gauteng