mosquito
Well Known Member
Hi everyone,
I feel very dumb. My battery has been cranking slower and slower for the past month or so. On cold days it's even needed a little charge to help get my -6 started. I spent some time reading every thread on batteries I could find here on VAF, and finally decided to order a Powersonic 12350 to replace the Deka Dominator 8gu1h that was in the plane at purchase. The dimensions and weight were a good match.
So after making my decision, I spent FAR less time sourcing the part. Thirty seconds with Google, and I'd found a source (or so I thought) for a Powersonic 12350 for $53. Deal. I order, it arrives, I open the box, and here is what I've got:
Hmm... that doesn't look quite right. Check the packing slip, which says... 'Power Sonic PS-12350'. Ok, someone must have messed up. I recheck the website, and realize the product page, despite showing a photo of a Power Sonic 12350, has a description that begins... "The compatible replacement for Power Sonic PS-12350 rechargeable sealed lead acid battery meets or exceeds the OEM sla battery specifications."
Whoops. Looks like I bought a generic replacement battery. Not blaming the company (although 'sharks' IS in their name, that might have been a giveaway). It's totally my fault for not being more cautious with the interweb.
So my question for the collective wisdom of VAF is: Would you put this generic Powersonic clone in your (adopted) baby, or hold out for a real Powersonic? Am I doing the 'Sigmas' company a disservice by calling them a 'generic'? I'm inclined to roll with it, and maybe expect it to not last as long as the real deal. My current battery is definitely dying, so it should be a step up. I'm willing to accept the risk of getting stuck at some remote airport. I'm less inclined to accept much more than that, in terms of battery failure scenarios.
I anticipate at least one 'get a Pc680, dude' post, and my main reason for not doing so is weight. My -6 is tail heavy as it is, and I don't want my new battery to weigh much less than my current Deka (23 lbs).
Thanks!
-jon
I feel very dumb. My battery has been cranking slower and slower for the past month or so. On cold days it's even needed a little charge to help get my -6 started. I spent some time reading every thread on batteries I could find here on VAF, and finally decided to order a Powersonic 12350 to replace the Deka Dominator 8gu1h that was in the plane at purchase. The dimensions and weight were a good match.
So after making my decision, I spent FAR less time sourcing the part. Thirty seconds with Google, and I'd found a source (or so I thought) for a Powersonic 12350 for $53. Deal. I order, it arrives, I open the box, and here is what I've got:
Hmm... that doesn't look quite right. Check the packing slip, which says... 'Power Sonic PS-12350'. Ok, someone must have messed up. I recheck the website, and realize the product page, despite showing a photo of a Power Sonic 12350, has a description that begins... "The compatible replacement for Power Sonic PS-12350 rechargeable sealed lead acid battery meets or exceeds the OEM sla battery specifications."
Whoops. Looks like I bought a generic replacement battery. Not blaming the company (although 'sharks' IS in their name, that might have been a giveaway). It's totally my fault for not being more cautious with the interweb.
So my question for the collective wisdom of VAF is: Would you put this generic Powersonic clone in your (adopted) baby, or hold out for a real Powersonic? Am I doing the 'Sigmas' company a disservice by calling them a 'generic'? I'm inclined to roll with it, and maybe expect it to not last as long as the real deal. My current battery is definitely dying, so it should be a step up. I'm willing to accept the risk of getting stuck at some remote airport. I'm less inclined to accept much more than that, in terms of battery failure scenarios.
I anticipate at least one 'get a Pc680, dude' post, and my main reason for not doing so is weight. My -6 is tail heavy as it is, and I don't want my new battery to weigh much less than my current Deka (23 lbs).
Thanks!
-jon
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