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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy morning is starting off with a dead car battery. Not a good sign.
It's 7 years old. The last one lasted 9 years. I think life would be easier with a horse and buggy. Better for the environment and I would have fertilizer for the gardens.
My emergency back up sump pump battery has died, too. What's next???
Fla Dem
(23,691 posts)Siwsan
(26,268 posts)getagrip_already
(14,764 posts)You pay the same, there is just less inside.
And with deregulation, there isn't a lot of checking on what the labels say vs what the product ends up being.
Do your research before buying, and expect to pay a little more for one that will last. Also, if it is a maintenance required battery, make sure to keep it topped off and charged. Follow guidelines for charging no matter what kind of battery it is.
Sorry, it will be expensive, but you have to drive and you can't have a flooded basement. You have furry mouths to feed.
multigraincracker
(32,688 posts)12 volt tickle charger for the winter. During extreme cold and periods of little use, just plug it in.
Helps maintain battery life in cold climates.
Good luck.
MOMFUDSKI
(5,556 posts)Yes, locusts. Sorry for the Monday you are having. Now onward and upward!
gab13by13
(21,360 posts)then bought one that would fit in the car with increased cold cranking amps. Keep the connections clean also.
Niagara
(7,627 posts)I once had one less than a year old that died. It still had a warranty so I received a replacement for free.
I certainly hope that you're Monday gets better!
doc03
(35,348 posts)jimfields33
(15,823 posts)The heat gives them a beating. I get mine replaced every two years when I get my registration renewed which is every two years as well. I made the error when I moved here to not pay attention when the car wouldnt start easily and ended up struck on the highway needing a jump. No more of that foolishness.
EYESORE 9001
(25,941 posts)Perhaps I can take your mind off it with a problem of my own. I consider you as an expert in such matters.
I adopted a fourth cat into my household yesterday. The three I had already consist of a Russian Blue and two black Manx - all female, all roughly 3 years old. They were raised to roughly 4-6 months of age when I adopted them all from the same foster mother.
The new guy is a black DSH about 1 year old. He was surrendered to the Humane Society due to moving where no cats were allowed. I dont know whether that household had other cats or not. The staff at the shelter told me that they had seen no signs of aggressive behaviors on his part.
So now Max is cooped-up in a bedroom by himself, although I expect a granddaughter is keeping him company today. There is limited encounter with the newcomer through a gap at the bottom of the door. I had been warned against bringing a new female into the mix, but that a male was OK. So far, the three I already had dont seem to care.
I was thinking about introducing the females one at a time into the room where Max is currently residing. Everyone is up-to-date on vaccinations, and I havent seen any sign of URI or other health issues.
Im a bit apprehensive after observing Max in action, however. Hes agile and determined to get out of that room, making me wonder whether he led an indoor/outdoor life, which is not gonna happen at his new home. Hes quite rambunctious to boot. The room has Venetian blinds and before I could open the blinds, he had his head through the blinds and was going for it. Theres also apprehension about the initial encounters and the new equilibrium.
Any advice you may have is greatly appreciated
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)The kittens were always in the spare room with an old storm window blocking the doorway when they were tiny. The older kidcats could see them and I'd hold them up for the sniff test. Of course, Gryff figured out he could jump OVER the barricade but he never tried to hurt any of the babies. He'd just hop up on the bed and observe.
I'd bring them out, for brief periods of time, and hold them so there could be most sniffing and soft swats but I could also stay between them and any aggression. Any reprimands were always spoken in a gentle voice. When the kittens were out of sight, I'd give the rest of the kidcats extra attention.
It was usually just a few days of soft hissing, paw swats and posturing, especially by Madoc, and then things just sort of fell in to place.
Of course, the window barricade won't work with an older cat. I'd bring things he's been in contact with to the others so they can get a sniff of his scent, and visa versa. I was lucky with Gryff. He was 4 months old when I brought him home. He and Madoc bonded within a day. Right now they are wrestling with each other, just playing and being felines. Admittedly, they are stoned on catnip.
EYESORE 9001
(25,941 posts)My wife tried the Russian Blue in the room with him, and she wasnt having any of his gestures of friendship - just hissing and moderate growling. I remain optimistic, however. Thanks for the advice. Perhaps a catnip party is in order.
2naSalit
(86,647 posts)For a car battery in cold country. I replace mine the first time there's any sign. After winters in some of the meanest winter places, I don't leave it to chance. What sucks is the cost of a new one.
I hope that the rest of the week is better.
AllaN01Bear
(18,261 posts)SarahD
(1,196 posts)I had a Subaru Forester with what they call parasitic battery drain. Leave it alone for three days and it was dead. Dealer just barked at me when I suggested they repair it.
Emile
(22,789 posts)for my truck. This truck is always in my garage and rarely used. One day this winter and it wasn't by any means cold outside I went down to start it and the battery was too weak to turn over the motor. I put a battery charger on it and 15 minutes later I could start the motor.