JohnInReno
Joined: 08 Sep 2007
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 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:11 am Post subject: Z13/8 with EarthX battery and dual electronic ignition |
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6 months ago I installed an EarthX ETX900 in my RV9A with Z13/8 and dual pmags. 385 hours TTAF and no failures to date.
I chose the ETX900 over the ETX680 because it is rated for a bigger alternator. The form factor is the same. Anyone contemplating the EarthX battery should be aware that the battery will accept all of the amps that the alternator is capable of producing. If you start on battery only and forget to turn on the alternator until the low voltage light comes on, then my Plane Power 60 amp alternator puts out 64 amps. It does not stay at that output for more than a minute but it is disconcerting.
John Morgensen
RV9A
On 8/30/2016 11:09 AM, Mark and Kathleen Navratil wrote:
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Hi Bob,
I’m building an RV-14A that will have a full glass IFR panel and dual electronic ignition (still undecided about which brand of ignition but for discussion purposes let’s assume it’s not P-mags). I’d also like to use the EarthX ETX680 battery for the significant weight savings. Would you be comfortable using Z13/8 for this mission?
Mark Navratil
Spring Hill, KS
RV-8A N2D built/flew/sold
RV-14A #140017 finishing wings
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