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graeme bird

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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:26 am Post subject: Time for a new battery methinks

After 6 years/300 hrs my 912S has started sticking on startup; prop just stops. I think this is due to resistance build up in the PC680 Odyssey battery so I have ordered a replacement. TBH I am surprised it lasted the winter.

I have a feeling that stress/judder etc from poor turn current could start to affect other stuff that gets mentioned; exhaust cracks, and engine mount bolts.

6 years seems about the limit for a battery doesn't it?

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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:36 am Post subject: Time for a new battery methinks

I fitted an Earth X  LiPo and saved 7 lbs!!!

Dave. G-LDVO

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		   On 15 Apr 2017, at 11:26, graeme bird <graeme(at)gdbmk.co.uk> wrote:

 

 

 

 After 6 years/300 hrs my 912S has started sticking on startup; prop just stops. I think this is due to resistance build up in the PC680 Odyssey battery so I have ordered a replacement. TBH I am surprised it lasted the winter.

 I have a feeling that stress/judder etc from poor turn current could start to affect other stuff that gets mentioned; exhaust cracks, and engine mount bolts.

 6 years seems about the limit for a battery doesn't it?

 

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 Graeme Bird

 G-UMPY -  Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S, Woodcomp 3000/3W CS, trutrak Gemini 2 axis ap, pflarm, ads-b out, 8.33khz, mode S, FP-5, Aera500 &amp; SD on Nexus,

 280 hours &amp; 5 years on the Mono, 900 total

 g(at)gdbmk.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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cakeykev(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:56 am Post subject: Time for a new battery methinks

I have just replaced my battery after 8 years. It was still working fine but thought it should be replaced rather than fail somewhere remote. 



I do leave it connected to a CTREK charger which conditions the battery as well I think



Kevin Challis

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		   On 15 Apr 2017, at 11:26, graeme bird <graeme(at)gdbmk.co.uk> wrote:

 

 

 

 After 6 years/300 hrs my 912S has started sticking on startup; prop just stops. I think this is due to resistance build up in the PC680 Odyssey battery so I have ordered a replacement. TBH I am surprised it lasted the winter.

 I have a feeling that stress/judder etc from poor turn current could start to affect other stuff that gets mentioned; exhaust cracks, and engine mount bolts.

 6 years seems about the limit for a battery doesn't it?

 

 --------

 Graeme Bird

 G-UMPY -  Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S, Woodcomp 3000/3W CS, trutrak Gemini 2 axis ap, pflarm, ads-b out, 8.33khz, mode S, FP-5, Aera500 &amp; SD on Nexus,

 280 hours &amp; 5 years on the Mono, 900 total

 g(at)gdbmk.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

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andy_ringrose(at)onetel.c
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:10 am Post subject: Time for a new battery methinks

Replaced my PC680 recently due to a slight kick back trend only on cold

weather starts. No problems since and battery had been in situ for 9

years/200 hours.



Andy Ringrose

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graeme bird

Joined: 15 Jul 2010
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:52 am Post subject: Re: Time for a new battery methinks

Ha, just been to the strip to change the battery and low and behold its not a PC680 at all (where did I get that from) its a PC310. I thought it seemed a lot heavier than I remembered.



I'll have to see if the company will exchange it.

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