Guest DWB Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Got to see some new Super Start Batteries (L/ion) yesterday mostly for motorcycle use but also cars. The weight of these is unbelievable. Rated for a 10 year life & designed for starting engines & charge on conventional battery chargers/alternators. The 320 CCA battery was about a quarter the size of the Concorde RG25 I use in the Zephyr & weighed around 1.2kg whereas the Concorde has only 225 CCA & weighs 10.3kg. Yes it is a bit dearer than the Concorde but not a great deal in the overall scheme of things. Just wonder how great the fire risk is? Is anyone using /prepared to try them in an ultralight? Are there any regulations precluding using them in ultralight aircraft? Just putting it out there for a discussion topic. http://www.superstart.com.au/tabid/108/bid/15/Products/CarTruckBattery/SSBPowerSportLithium.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 My KTM motorbike is still on its original Battery.It was first registered in May 2004. I got Battery world to test it as I have to charge it if not ridden after approx 4 weeks.They said it is abot half life.:) It's a japanese YUSA brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWB Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yeah Daz some batteries do last well. When I replaced the Concorde RG25 in the Zephyr last year it was 8 years old. It had spent its initial life in the Gazelle including a few hours upside down! Then it sat around for 6 months until I put it in the Zephyr. That's one reason I spent $370 on another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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