Battery Recommendations

[taminga16]

I'm definitely looking only at vented ones .
The vents are for gasses though, so corroded floor would indicate a non AGM (i.e.liquid inside) battery was used. Corrosion is to the general area of boot if gasses are responsible, even resulting in potential explosion.
The Federal for example is vented and fits the existing breather pipes in boot.

Silvia,
Whilst I acknowledge the possibility of explosion, gases do condensate, particularly in confined spaces and even in drainage tubes.
Greg.

[Silvia]

I'm no expert on batteries, but it seems to me that if a battery was sealed except for vents, and those vent pipes open to outside the car ,then there is only gas inside the battery and inside the vent hose. Neither should cause corrosion or potential for explosion i.e. no gasses released into the boot.

Another candidate has come up - The Superstart SS43 CCA 400 - right size and vented correctly. $140 locally and at Mania.

[kenson]

Been a few weeks now but the recent battery question reminded me.

I also purchased an AC Delco 22NF-330D for $105 (Challenge Batteries in Osborne Park, Perth).

Fits and has a vent hole - happy customer here.

[Silvia]

Reminded me too...
I did buy a cheap trickle charger from Jaycar and now, almost a year on, original battery now 12 yrs old and doing fine.