FW: REFLECTOR:BATTERIES

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 13:29:19 -0700

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I put an Odyssey battery in my plane (Elite LWFG).  The difficult part was
deciding which one.  I've heard that many pilots need to carry ballast in
the nose and since I only weigh 147 lbs, I decided that the ballast should
at least have some use - so I went for a heavier stronger battery -
PC925MJT.  The best part was that I was able to remove the metal jacket
(just a few drops of silicone hold it to the plastic case) and bolt it down
to the battery tray.  Then I just made a bracket that goes over the top of
the battery.  As it turned out, I still need some ballast in the nose (about
25 lbs) if I fly solo.

I bought the battery on-line at:

http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?c=odyssey

Kevin Steiner

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf Of
Chuck Jensen
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 12:01 PM
To: 'reflector@tvbf.org'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:BATTERIES

Tom,

This issue was discussed at length approx. a month ago and the conclusion
seemed to be that Odyssey batteries seemed to be a consensus choice as
reliable, robust, durable, even though a little pricey.  A number of other
sealed batteries were referenced but it seems if you're willing to spend the
bucks, Odyssey is an excellent choice.  Do a Google search for Odyssey and
you'll come up with info and distributors.

Chuck
N27GV
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf Of
Tom Martino
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 1:27 PM
To: Velocity Email List (E-mail)
Subject: REFLECTOR:BATTERIES
Any thoughts on the best batteries to you can buy?  Primary and backup?

I think a deep cycle is best for a backup battery since it is made to run
over a period of time with a steady drain.

For the primary battery you want strong cranking amps.

Any thoughts on brands?  Or models?

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<p class=3DMsoNormal><span class=3DEmailStyle18><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I =
put an
Odyssey battery in my plane (Elite LWFG).<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: =
yes">&nbsp;
</span>The difficult part was deciding which one.<span =
style=3D"mso-spacerun:
yes">&nbsp; </span>I&#8217;ve heard that many pilots need to carry =
ballast in the
nose and since I only weigh 147 lbs, I decided that the ballast should =
at least
have some use &#8211; so I went for a heavier stronger battery &#8211; =
PC925MJT.<span
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The best part was that I was =
able to
remove the metal jacket (just a few drops of silicone hold it to the =
plastic
case) and bolt it down to the battery tray.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun:
yes">&nbsp; </span>Then I just made a bracket that goes over the top of =
the
battery.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>As it turned =
out, I still
need some ballast in the nose (about 25 lbs) if I fly =
solo.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
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bought
the battery on-line at:<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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href=3D"http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?c=3Dodyssey">http://www.bat=
terymart.com/battery.mv?c=3Dodyssey</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></=
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vin
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face=3DTahoma><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>-----Original
Message-----<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> =
reflector-admin@tvbf.org
[mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>On =
Behalf Of
</span></b>Chuck Jensen<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, June 25, =
2003
12:01 PM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> =
'reflector@tvbf.org'<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: =
REFLECTOR:BATTERIES</span></font><font
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This issue was =
discussed
at length approx. a month ago and the conclusion seemed to be that =
Odyssey
batteries seemed to be a =
consensus choice
as reliable, robust, durable, even though a little pricey.&nbsp; A =
number of
other sealed batteries were referenced but it seems if you're willing to =
spend
the bucks, Odyssey is an excellent choice.&nbsp; Do a Google search for =
Odyssey
and you'll come up with info and distributors.<o:p></o:p><=
/p>

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style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> =
reflector-admin@tvbf.org
[mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>On =
Behalf Of
</span></b>Tom Martino<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, June 25, =
2003
1:27 PM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Velocity Email List =
(E-mail)<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> =
REFLECTOR:BATTERIES</span></font><font
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margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Any thoughts on the best batteries =
to you
can buy?&nbsp; Primary and backup?</span></font><font =
color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></font><=
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Roman"><span
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margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I think a deep cycle is best for a =
backup
battery since it is made to run over a period of time with a steady =
drain.</span></font><font
color=3Dblack><span =
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Roman"><span
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margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>For the primary battery you want =
strong
cranking amps.</span></font><font color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'color:black;
mso-color-alt:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Any thoughts on brands?&nbsp; Or =
models?</span></font><font
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