MK 12 volt battery question

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by eugenebrooks

We ordered, and received, several extra ES17-12 batteries
from this source. To cause even more confusion on the battery
situation, the kit batteries were grey and these batteries
are black. The model number on the kit batteries is ES17-12,
with the printed (on the battery) amp hour rating being 18 ah
at the 20 hour rate. The model number on the batteries we got
from this source is also ES17-12, with the printed amp hour rating
being 17 ah at the 20 hour rate. This is consistent with the amp
hour rating in the specification chart for the ES17-12AP battery,
but the battery we ordered, and the model number printed on
the battery we received, is ES17-12.

All I care about at this point is passing inspection!

Eugene

Gene,
Inspectors ran into this problem last year if you remember. The various suppliers make batteries stamped with the same part # but as I remember the black ones were not allowed for competition. It would seem that First needs to address this issue NOW.