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Rick.Beckman(at)atk.com
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 Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: Batteries |
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Hi,All
Would some of you Zodie XL fliers mind telling me which starter battery you are using? I cannot recall a solid answer on this. I'll take the answers and compare batteries to my needs (and size! ). Thanks ahead of time!!
Rick
Midwest Mudworks
729 MSL and sinking
Zodie XL 52EB (res.)
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nfivesl(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:30 am Post subject: Batteries |
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Rick:
Odyssey PC680 for me.
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/10_15_05_Battery_Box3.JPG
If you buy the "PC680-MJ" you get a metal jacket that
can be removed and lightened and used as a
battery-box.
Specs are:
* 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
* 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
* 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
* 17 amp hours
* Short circuit current over 1800A
* 25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
* Female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt
* Length 7 1/16"
* Width 2 15/16"
* Height 6 9/16"
* Weighs less than 14.5 lbs
I like it because it's skinney so it fits against the
firewall nicely.
More details:
* 2 year full warranty
* Rugged Drycell sealed design
* Military grade
* Vibration resistant
* 60% more starting power
* Deep discharge reserve power
* 2 year storage life
* 8-12 year design life
* Can be mounted flat or upright
Scott Laughlin
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/
--- "Beckman, Rick" <Rick.Beckman(at)atk.com> wrote:
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Would some of you Zodie XL fliers mind telling me
which starter battery you are using?
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:56 am Post subject: Batteries |
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I have an HDS and I use the helious 17AH model...For the backup I use
the 3Ah...Cheap sealed lead acid technology. I usually change them every
two years or so.
My starter battery is behind the seat with a #6 cable to start the
Subaru engine. Never had a problem cranking even I cold weather.
Frank
HDS 380 hours
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: Batteries |
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Of course each to his own and if you like this battery that's just
peachy...BUT....I think its overkill for a zodiac unless maybe you are
running a high compression big bore Lycoming or something.
I am using the Odyssey in a fuel injected IO360...I.e it's a huge motor
that I know takes a lot of cranking. The Helious batteries are less than
half the cost and about the same size or smaller as far as I rememeber.
Check out www.batteries.com
Frank
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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:43 am Post subject: Batteries |
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Those who use the Jabiru 3300 have to spin the engine (at) 300 rpm or so to get ignition on start up. If it is cold and the battery has been heavily used (landing lights, flap motor etc.) on the last landing and the carb bowl is dry, you are likely to need the overkill of the battery. This wisdom has been repeated many times on this list and others and it comes from those who have applicable experience.
Ed
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From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > Subject: RE: Batteries
BUT....I think its overkill for a zodiac unless maybe you are
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:04 am Post subject: Batteries |
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The Subaru with TP45 igntions has to be spun pretty quickly to start too
but works quite well on the cheaper battery. As I do not rely on a
mechanical fuel pump (twin) electric I probably do not have to spin is
for so long as the Jab engine however.
Frank
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