FIRST Teams discount $5 off each Enersys np18-12, call in orders only

[Stephen Kowski]

For any of you looking to get batteries just before competition I just talked to Battery Universe over the phone and they offered a $5 off discount per battery for FIRST Teams.

THIS APPLIES TO CALL IN ORDERS THAT IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS PART OF A FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM. (sorry for the caps I just don't want anyone missing this important fact)

EnerSys Genesis NP18-12B Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Normal price: 69.95
Reduced price: 64.95

Also, they ship from Minnesota so bear that in mind when calculating shipping costs/arrival times.

http://www.batteryuniverse.com/
800-995-9750

[ebarker]

We just bought batteries from tnrbatteries.com for $ 62.95 and $ 12 flat rate shipping which is pretty good if you buy several batteries at a time.

[Stephen Kowski]

Originally Posted by ebarker

We just bought batteries from tnrbatteries.com for $ 62.95 and $ 12 flat rate shipping which is pretty good if you buy several batteries at a time.

upstaged again, I wish I knew this about 20 minutes ago

[ADZDEBLICK]

Am I crazy or is the battery we need selling for $55 on tnrbatteries.com. Not $62.95

http://www.tnrbatteries.com/ennp18.html

[Alex Cormier]

We got ours for $37.50 each with FREE shipping.

http://www.mkbattery.com/elesec_products.php
ES17-12 was confirmed to be FIRST legal.

Enjoy.

[Greg Needel]

can anyone comment on the difference between last year's battery and this year's battery? We have 5 MK ES17-12's from last year that are dead and won't take a charge. I have been hesitant to buy exact replacements but half price of the new batteries is significant.

[DavidGitz]

Really Greg? You guys nuked 5 batteries last year? You short them out or something?

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by DavidGitz

Really Greg? You guys nuked 5 batteries last year? You short them out or something?

I wouldn't be surprised if you ruined a battery by nuking it, also your microwave will probably be worse for wear.

These batteries started to be used in 2007, they have somewhere between 200-400 charge cycles in them. It is not unusual for them to start wearing out.

Greg, if they were brand new, I would suggest reading <R18> and finding out if they are stored properly and are charged while stored.

[DonRotolo]

Leaving them discharged for any length of time will also kill any lead-acid battery.

Alex, I can't see how I can get those batteries for that price. What am I missing?

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Leaving them discharged for any length of time will also kill any lead-acid battery.

Alex, I can't see how I can get those batteries for that price. What am I missing?

Don,

Not sure how Alex did it, but we were only able to get that price on the phone. The MK rep was very helpful and their lead times were short. We had our batteries in less than a week.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Leaving them discharged for any length of time will also kill any lead-acid battery.

Alex, I can't see how I can get those batteries for that price. What am I missing?

Don You can log in with a FIRST ID and password that allows you to get batteries for that price. I'll try to find the information and post back.

-RC

[ebarker]

Originally Posted by ADZDEBLICK

Am I crazy or is the battery we need selling for $55 on tnrbatteries.com. Not $62.95

http://www.tnrbatteries.com/ennp18.html

No you are not crazy. I just cannot read. 55 is the quote and bid.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by R.C.

Don You can log in with a FIRST ID and password that allows you to get batteries for that price. I'll try to find the information and post back.

-RC

That whole log in system was REALLY sketchy last year. When I did it I could see the names, addresses, and contact information for every single person from FIRST who placed an order last year. I was not comfortable submitting my information to them and ended up calling in the order.

We also received the ~$40 rate last year.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Cory

That whole log in system was REALLY sketchy last year. When I did it I could see the names, addresses, and contact information for every single person from FIRST who placed an order last year. I was not comfortable submitting my information to them and ended up calling in the order.

We also received the ~$40 rate last year.

Ah,

Thanks for the heads up, I know I had our mentors do it. I forget that its just a login, nothing more. We will be calling in this year instead of logging in. Is there anything special you had to say besides your a FIRST team?

-RC

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Don,

Not sure how Alex did it, but we were only able to get that price on the phone. The MK rep was very helpful and their lead times were short. We had our batteries in less than a week.

That is correct. (1-800-372-9253)