SLA battery replacement

Discussion in 'Electrical & Radio' started by bb26, Sep 6, 2018.

  1. bb26

    bb26 Well-Known Member

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    My 2 sla batteries have died for my VU class battleship. I am looking for a reasonably cost alernative to the SLA batteries. Currently i am using 6v SLA batteries. I would like to reduce the weight as I am close to max weight for the ship. Also the sla is used to power the pump as well.
     
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  2. NickMyers

    NickMyers Admin RCWC Staff

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    were you using the 6v 12AH SLAs?
     
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  3. thegeek

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    Hobby King lipo zippy packs 2 cell, 5000mah. Or better not too spendy.
    But you need a B6 charger to do the charging, about 30 bucks.
     
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  4. Nate G

    Nate G Well-Known Member

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    Also, 6 cell NiMH from cheapbatterypacks.com work well - used them in both of our VU's.
     
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  5. SteveT44

    SteveT44 Well-Known Member

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    Cheapbatterypacks.com is throwing fits with my UTM firewall due to browser exploits. May want to avoid the site.
     
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  6. bb26

    bb26 Well-Known Member

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    I was using two 6v 7ah packs. Lying flat they fit nicely side by side.
     
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