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]

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]

Happy

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

 

[N427EF]

Panasonic LC X1220P

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]

PC680 Clone

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/new-sealed-battery-option-cheaper-better-62396/

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

 

[Dave Cole]

Check out the PSH-12180

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]

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.asp?params=search/SLA/1/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!

 

[Lionclaw]

Just an update on this - I bought a PS-12180NB from PPS. It is a very tight fit in the Odyssey mount from Vans. I had to remove the box from the firewall to get it in. I don't think it'll be too hard to get it back out again, but it certainly won't be sliding out easily.

 

[Mel]

Nope!

Mel, is this the battery you're using?
http://www.gotbatteries.com/items.asp?params=search/SLA/1/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!

I'm using the PowerSonic PS-12350. It's 35 amp-hr and it fits the original RV-6 box. Last one lasted 6 years. It was still going strong when I replaced it.

 

[petehowell]

Tempest Battery

I just installed one of these in the -9A. $65 Drop in replacement for the PC680 that had 5+years and at least 2 trips to the land of the dead and back.

It even has screw terminals just like the 680. It was a snug fit, so we lightly sanded the case corners, now it fits great.

I'll let you know what kind of life we get out of it.