Battery rip off

[njh]

Everything I've read points to batterygeeks to rent batteries. Are they the only option?
Their website sucks and when I got someone on the phone they couldn't guarantee I'd get what I want in May... two months from now!

Is anyone out there interested in starting a battery co-op of sorts? There would have to be a different co-op for each battery and a cost-per-use. Since it looks like I will buy a battery for one overnight flight in May, I may even be willing to donate the once-used battery to other F&P Premo users to share around. No point in having it sit and rot in my cupboard.

[jencat824]

Having a battery back up is important if you don't have another backup method, like a generator, in the event of a power outage. It might be worth it to you to consider keeping the battery for that use. If you have a generator, then perhaps someone else will buy it from you to use as their backup.

I have a generator but plan to purchase 2 battery backups, 1 for me 1 for my hubby. I don't see purchasing a battery as a rip-off, but rather an investment. If my generator doesn't work, which has happened, then we will be able to sleep anyway.

[Guest]

actually your neighbors would prob prefer you used the batteries when sleeping

[chunkyfrog]

I'm the same way; without the machine, my snoring could wake the dead.

[Kiralynx]

actually your neighbors would prob prefer you used the batteries when sleeping

In point of fact, my generator is so quiet that I slept through the self-test on Saturday -- and it is right outside my bedroom window.

[zoocrewphoto]

I haven't been able to get a battery yet, but I would like to have one as we usually turn the generator off overnight during a power outage. We are a little ways from the nieghbor, so we wouldn't be bothering anybody else, and we do have 2 cpap machines now in the house. I would still feel better with a battery as a backup option. I wish insurance would cover it.

[Guest]

actually your neighbors would prob prefer you used the batteries when sleeping

In point of fact, my generator is so quiet that I slept through the self-test on Saturday -- and it is right outside my bedroom window.

ever notice just how quiet the house gets when the power goes off
or how that quiet will wake you out of a deep sleep
and how noise travels when it is quiet out
ever notice

[chunkyfrog]

As for the cost:
Even with a dedicated battery pack, my entire setup cost less than a really good bed.

[JohnBFisher]

If you just want a battery to keep in the house, consider looking at my Battery Backup Design (V2). It's more cost effective. Though it looks as if it's hard to do, it's a pretty simple design. I just provided a LOT of information to help you.

viewtopic.php?p=817999

Hope that helps.