VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Avionics / Interiors / Fiberglass > Electrical Systems
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #51  
Old 09-09-2014, 09:20 PM
RV-4 RV-4 is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: St-Jerome,Quebec,Canada
Posts: 1,125
Thumbs up Battery

Hi Guys

Finally went the easy way out and bought another Concord RG25XC like the old one.

Man It is nice to have power...The a/c is almost moving forward while cranking the engine...Nice..

Thanks again for the good advices.

Cheers

Bruno
Reply With Quote
  #52  
Old 09-10-2014, 08:45 AM
kamikaze kamikaze is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 353
Default

Still living in the certified world, Concord batteries are great, excellent products ... I'm not sure I'd switch to a different brand even in the experimental world ...
__________________
J.F.
Sling 4 empennage kit on order!
Future EAA 245 Member (Hopefully)
Current Piper Warrior PA-28-151 Owner/Pilot
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
http://www.sling4.ninja
Reply With Quote
  #53  
Old 09-10-2014, 09:57 AM
Canadian_JOY Canadian_JOY is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,291
Default

J.F. - I see from your signature tagline that you're a Future (Hopefully) member of EAA245. We don't turn members away, so come on out, pay your membership and you're in! :-)
Reply With Quote
  #54  
Old 09-10-2014, 12:17 PM
Sam Buchanan's Avatar
Sam Buchanan Sam Buchanan is offline
been here awhile
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 4,301
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kamikaze View Post
Still living in the certified world, Concord batteries are great, excellent products ... I'm not sure I'd switch to a different brand even in the experimental world ...
Once you leave the certified world and come over to the experimental community you will most likely be open to more options.....

The post--RV-6 Vans aircraft are designed with boxes for the Odysseys because the smaller batteries offer excellent service and are lighter and less expensive than legacy batteries.
__________________
Sam Buchanan
RV-6
Fokker D.VII replica
Reply With Quote
  #55  
Old 09-10-2014, 02:38 PM
plehrke's Avatar
plehrke plehrke is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Defiance, MO
Posts: 1,674
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan View Post
the Odysseys because the smaller batteries offer excellent service and are lighter and less expensive than legacy batteries.
. . . And can be bought at a local battery store.
__________________
Philip
RV-6A - 14+ years, 950+ hours
Based at 1H0 (Creve Coeur)
Paid dues yearly since 2007
Reply With Quote
  #56  
Old 09-10-2014, 05:53 PM
hydroguy2's Avatar
hydroguy2 hydroguy2 is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
Posts: 3,179
Default

Bought my PC680 4.5yrs ago. Used it a bit during panel installation and normal flying since 12/2010. I've left the master on 2X and sucked it empty. First time I thought I ruined it, as it would not charge from the smart charger. I had to hook up my old Sears charger for 20 minutes. Then on the Odyssey charger overnight. Works fine. I've put the charger on it 2 or 3 times over the years to top it off, if the plane has sat for a month. No cranking issues...no reason to go with a different one.

How long should I keep it?
__________________
Retired Dam guy. Life is good.
Brian, N155BKsold but bought back.
Reply With Quote
  #57  
Old 09-10-2014, 07:34 PM
Mike H Mike H is offline
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Savannah
Posts: 806
Default

You can't go wrong with an Odyssey or a Concorde, but for the price differential I know which I will be using in my RV.

Odyssey batteries really are nothing more than a re-labeled Enersys AGM battery in a orange colored case. The Enersys branded batteries are used in multiple certified aircraft applications as emergency power supply batteries. There are even large 24 volt main ship (as in aircraft) battery applications that use four large Enersys 12 volt "mono-blocks" that are bussed together inside a stainless steel case. These batteries provide excellent service as long as they are not left discharged for more than 48 hours which causes plate sulphation.
__________________
Mike Hammond
A&P IA PPL ASEL
RV-14A kit S/N 140170
Reply With Quote
  #58  
Old 09-10-2014, 08:45 PM
Sam Buchanan's Avatar
Sam Buchanan Sam Buchanan is offline
been here awhile
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 4,301
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by hydroguy2 View Post
Bought my PC680 4.5yrs ago. Used it a bit during panel installation and normal flying since 12/2010. I've left the master on 2X and sucked it empty. First time I thought I ruined it, as it would not charge from the smart charger. I had to hook up my old Sears charger for 20 minutes. Then on the Odyssey charger overnight. Works fine. I've put the charger on it 2 or 3 times over the years to top it off, if the plane has sat for a month. No cranking issues...no reason to go with a different one.

How long should I keep it?
'Til it quits?

I recently replaced my eight-year-old PC680. It was still crankin' the O-320 but the new battery spins it faster.
__________________
Sam Buchanan
RV-6
Fokker D.VII replica
Reply With Quote
  #59  
Old 09-10-2014, 10:11 PM
hydroguy2's Avatar
hydroguy2 hydroguy2 is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
Posts: 3,179
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan View Post
'Til it quits?

I recently replaced my eight-year-old PC680. It was still crankin' the O-320 but the new battery spins it faster.
That's what I figured. If it starts acting up I'll get another one.
__________________
Retired Dam guy. Life is good.
Brian, N155BKsold but bought back.
Reply With Quote
  #60  
Old 10-01-2014, 01:18 PM
AZtailwind's Avatar
AZtailwind AZtailwind is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 447
Default Another Data Point

RV6A PC-680 is 1 year old and starting to give problems- Not going to blame the battery Sulfation as yet but will be looking at the system as a whole. We treated it normal(ignored) - haven't done a thing such as charge top of or anything. Will see...
__________________

Brad Ransom
http://www.westcoastravens.com
RV-6A 180HP-acquired
RV-4 180HP-acquired
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:20 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.