battery recommendations

Discussion in 'General' started by Powder Monkey, Mar 17, 2008.

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  1. specialist

    specialist Active Member

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    SLA batteries are quite safe. More so than the other types.
     
    specialist, Mar 18, 2008
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  2. Powder Monkey

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    so what are most pepole useing?
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 18, 2008
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  3. crzyhawk

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    I use SLA batteries in my Invincible and Courageous. My plan has been to give NiMHs a shot in my SLC due to the ship's displacement. I'm not sure atm what I'll use in the Salem, may just use the same SLAs I use in the Invincible and Courageous depending on my weight.

    I had always thought that SLAs were quite safe too specialist, but I can't for the life of me think of why a club would outlaw them. Safety was the only thing I could think of.
     
    crzyhawk, Mar 18, 2008
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  4. Tugboat

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    I think the old lead-acid are the issue. SEALED lead-acid are not an issue, and they are also what most people use.
     
    Tugboat, Mar 18, 2008
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  5. Powder Monkey

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    So I think I'm leaning to 6v7ah or 6v12ah sealed lead acid gel cell battery probably the later if it will fit and not be too heavy

    I’m running three 550 two drive and one pump and my radio

    What do you think?
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 18, 2008
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  6. Powder Monkey

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    is any one out there ??????
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  7. Tugboat

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    Sorry, Monk... I run a 6V, 12AH in my I-boat and she's good for 4 sorties. Since a normal battle runs 3, that means it's alright :) I would not go with a 7AH battery, unless your club rules allow switching whenever you want.
     
    Tugboat, Mar 22, 2008
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  8. Mark

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    Depends on how many batteries you use, I've got 4- 6 volt, 7AH batteries (will probably get 4 more just to add ballast) hooked in parallel for 28AH @ 6volts :)
     
    Mark, Mar 22, 2008
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  9. Powder Monkey

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    That would work great for me if I wanted to make mine a Mooring ;-)
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  10. crzyhawk

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    IIRC the IRCWCC allows cruisers (class 3 and below) to change batteries between sorties. If that's the case then he could easily get away with 7AH batteries.
     
    crzyhawk, Mar 22, 2008
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  11. Powder Monkey

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    So were dose that leave me at 3.5 do you know how they classify that rounding down would be nice
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  12. Powder Monkey

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    I think that’s how I will go tug if I can swap out
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  13. Powder Monkey

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    6V, 12AH that is
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  14. Powder Monkey

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    okay so know where do you all shop
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 22, 2008
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  15. crzyhawk

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    http://www.batterymart.com/p-6v-12ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery.html
     
    crzyhawk, Mar 22, 2008
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  16. Tugboat

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    What he said ;)
     
    Tugboat, Mar 22, 2008
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  17. Powder Monkey

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    okay than the winner is
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 23, 2008
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  18. djranier

    djranier Well-Known Member

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    Wow little high in price, down in Florida we buy from Portable Power Systems, at $14.35 ea. And if you buy 4, they are only $13.85 each.

    Visit this site
     
    djranier, Mar 23, 2008
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  19. crzyhawk

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    hmmm might have to check that out. That's why I love this website, great place to share information.
     
    crzyhawk, Mar 23, 2008
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  20. Powder Monkey

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    opps pass me the new envelop and the winner is
     
    Powder Monkey, Mar 23, 2008
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