August 20, 20205 yr 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
August 20, 20205 yr 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.
August 20, 20205 yr 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.
August 20, 20205 yr 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, 20205 yr by Louisvdw
August 20, 20205 yr 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
August 20, 20205 yr 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, 20205 yr by Chloe
August 20, 20205 yr Author 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.
August 20, 20205 yr 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..
August 20, 20232 yr 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.
August 21, 20232 yr Author 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
November 2, 20232 yr 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
November 13, 20232 yr Good day, you may contact me on 0832091272. I buy scrap batteries and I am based in Gauteng
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