I would just take out the alternator and get it tested. If it passes then you'll know for sure that it's a faulty battery. It doesn't cost money to test out your alternator and it's better then causing another battery to leak.

 

Agree that it should be tested. The battery should be replaced because it has a leak, or because it was overcharged and leaked/cooked.

 

Anytime that I have an issue with a product I always do a search for recalls. There are a number of websites that offer the latest recalls I will list a few. I figure I would remind you of your options all tho I didnt do a full search on your issue.

http://www.usrecallnews.com/section/auto-recalls

http://www.recalls.gov/nhtsa.html

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/

 

May be similar, but OP is in England and those are US. The battery place has already agreed to refund.

 

This is true but Im sure you can search car recall parts for the Uk. I was justing giving an example of the ones I use. Also I was just reminding ppl of further options for future problems and rather than starting a new post I figure and just put it here.

 

Ok then, i will get the alternator tested first. I did do a good search on google but i couldnt find the info i wanted so i started this thread. I will report back whats said about the alternator and go from there.

Thank you all again for your time and input on this thread.
Rich

 

Update,

I had the alternator tested and it was fine. I have replaced the Battey for a Bosch Silver line S4. It has come with 4 years warrenty so i'll see how i get on with it.