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Old 28-10-2019, 21:19   #31
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Re: Firefly Batteries are now in stock!

Not at all relevant, just shares the word "carbon" and both are lead-based.

Firefly's patented chemistry is unique.
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Old 28-10-2019, 21:34   #32
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Re: Firefly Batteries are now in stock!

So how long do I have to make my agm batteries last until we can buy them in nz?
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Old 28-10-2019, 22:23   #33
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As Bruce said you can order them now if you think the extra shipping cost is worth it 8-)

Or, worst case, contact the home office (now in India?) and see what they say about you self-importing, but Caveat Emptor that route IMO, warranty handling will not be realistic.

Best route, convince a domestic vendor to sign up as a local distributor, IMO under Bruce's tutelage if he's willing. Maybe they could cover the Aussie market as well, y'all being such close neighbors [emoji6]
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Old 29-10-2019, 01:48   #34
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I know we've shipped Firefly batteries to a builder in OZ before, however not yet to NZ (AFAIK).

Several inquiries, but so far no potential stocking distributors have pulled the trigger.
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A bit surprised a moderator did not stop this clearly commercial advertisement thread
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Old 31-10-2019, 23:37   #36
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Bruce is a known very-good trusted vendor, very helpful advice posted to the forums, selling an excellent and unique product that up to now required sitting on a long waiting list, so in-stock availability now is good news indeed.

Plus, a paid sponsor of the website. . .
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love the battery pole connectors, where can i get some like that?
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Not at all relevant, just shares the word "carbon" and both are lead-based.

Firefly's patented chemistry is unique.
They spec out the same and I can't find anything that shows any difference between the two brands. Do you have any links?
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love the battery pole connectors, where can i get some like that?
They come std with the batteries. Each battery is two 2-volt cells. If you want 4 volt, jumpers

Make your own with aluminum plate and heat shrink.
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Old 10-11-2019, 18:40   #40
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They spec out the same and I can't find anything that shows any difference between the two brands. Do you have any links?
I'm not talking about superficial specs, but the internal chemistry formulation and completely unique performance under both PSOC and deep DoD conditions that are considered abusive with any other AGM.

Practical Sailor ran a test/research series by Nigel Calder and Maine Sail, and the latter I believe also posted an article to his marinehowto site, GIYF.
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Re: Firefly Batteries are now in stock!

For those wondering about the differences between carbon-foam and other "carbon" batteries, attached is some info.

Yes, it's rather old document. And Kurt Kelley no longer works for Firefly (he lives here in Maine, advises us now & then, a great resource). Also, the factory has been moved to India where it took a while to get production going.

Which thankfully is finally really cranking along. So after years of waiting there are finally plenty available.
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These seen to be the same tech as Firefly.
The PDF is mostly advertising but the chemistry seems the same as these lead carbon batteries. Am I missing some thing?


https://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/b...n-lead-battery
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I believe Firefly's patent was only for the US and now has filings in several other countries , there will be products using carbon foam from other countries coming along.
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These seen to be the same tech as Firefly.
The PDF is mostly advertising but the chemistry seems the same as these lead carbon batteries. Am I missing some thing?


https://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/b...n-lead-battery
OMG, this was asked and answered, thoroughly and by multiple members. Did you even look for the references I gave you?

Buy those if you like, but please stop wasting our time.
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I believe Firefly's patent was only for the US and now has filings in several other countries , there will be products using carbon foam from other countries coming along.
I doubt it, not anytime soon anyway, and if ever, going to be inferior, unless maybe under licence.
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