Odyssey PC-680 Alternatives?

[PCHunt]

I realize that by asking the question, I am committing heresy!

Anyone have experience with PowerSonic PS-12180, or any other similar battery? When you look at the specs, they are similar. And at $44.00, if it's even close, one could save $$.

[twsurveyor]

I am using a Panasonic 12V-20AH battery bought from DigiKey. First one lasted 4 years. It was getting weak and I replaced it this year with another on just like it.


Tommy Walker
RV-6A, N 350 TW
402 hours

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by PCHunt

I realize that by asking the question, I am committing heresy!

Anyone have experience with PowerSonic PS-12180, or any other similar battery? When you look at the specs, they are similar. And at $44.00, if it's even close, one could save $$.

Here ya go, Pete:

http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/battery.htm

[zzapp]

It has been problem free unlike the Gill 25 that now is in my lawnmower. Seehttp://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=42000

[N427EF]

I had 2 of these batteries in my RV-8 for over 5 years.
I replaced them with new ones so I could use the 2 old ones to install in my
RV-10 project.
The originals were less than 30 dollars, however the price is now around $60.-
Everyone around here uses them with good results.
Save your money for gas.

[petehowell]

This looks interesting, too. It has screw terminals like the PC680.... but a bit more $$.

[Lionclaw]

The tempest looks tempting

Does anyone know if it will fit the odyssey mount? Anyone have experience with it?

Edit:

A quick google search found this link:

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f129...-better-62396/

http://www.tempestbatteries.com/html/bab22-12.html

[Dave Cole]

If you're interested in trying a Power-Sonic battery, you might consider the PSH-12180. It has the same case as the PS-12180, but is designed specifically for high-rate discharge applications and has a higher 21.0 amp-hour capacity rating. It comes standard with a nut-and-bolt terminals.

[Mel]

Originally Posted by Dave Cole

If you're interested in trying a Power-Sonic battery, you might consider the PSH-12180. It has the same case as the PS-12180, but is designed specifically for high-rate discharge applications and has a higher 21.0 amp-hour capacity rating. It comes standard with a nut-and-bolt terminals.

I've been using PowerSonic batteries in my -6 for over 16 years. They typically last between 4 & 6 years. Since they are sealed lead acid, they are not picky about charge rates.
Never had one go out without plenty of warning.

[Lionclaw]

Mel, is this the battery you're using?

http://www.gotbatteries.com/items.as...all/PS-12180NB

The dimensions look to be very close to the PC680. Does it fit in the same mount? AN4 hardware to attach it to the battery cables?

Thanks!