However in our experience the 912S takes a lot more to start than a 912 (and
probably a 914).
Using an external battery will probably extend battery life although I would
not go to those ends. Using your starter battery during build to play with
your electronics is also a bad idea. There is a considerable chance you'll
accidentally over discharge it.
Jerry
PS - Pleased to hear the battery works well.
LTS@avnet.co.uk
www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel Charles" <72016.3721@compuserve.com>
Subject: RE: Looking down the road at batteries
> Message text written by "Jim Thursby"
> >Everyone seems to be forgetting that the 914 Rotax already has redundant
> electrical systems. It has an alternator and it has a magneto that will
> operate the fuel pump and minimal electrics in the event of alternator
> failure. Lest we forget the battery which will usually (if you are aware
of
> the failure and conserve juice) outlast your fuel supply. <
>
>
> It is only redundant provided that the battery is protected against
> regulator failure. Single regulator failure can lead to total electrical
> failure. Hence the use of a crowbar unit.
>
>
> Nigel Charles
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