Hi All,
The PC545, and larger PC680 for the 912ULS are both available from the
Lakeland, FL office. They come with a metal battery box. We can ship to
the UK if the UK office doesn't carry them. We have used the 545 with our
912ULS for quite some time with good results, however, the newer 680 offers
more cranking amps at only a small weight & cost difference.
John Hurst
Europa Aircraft
Lakeland, FL
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of John & Paddy
Wigney
Subject: Europa-List: Odyssey PC545 battery
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From: europa@pstewart.f2s.com Subject: Europa-List: Battery
What's the consensus on battery capacity - 914/airmaster but UK based so VFR
only. I've heard anything from 17 to 30 AH but there's quite a weight
difference there.
Regards Paul Stewart G-GIDY >>>>
Hi Paul,
Am not sure if these batteries can be purchased in the UK, so this may be of
more interest for US & Canadian builders. Anyway, I am using an Odyssey
PC545 battery mounted on the firewall shelf. Weight is 12 lbs and it is
rated at 13AH (10 hour rate). I bought this battery quite early in my build
process in Sept 1999 and did not start running the engine until October
2001; the battery recommendation came from Bob Berube. I have been flying
for more than 3 years now and it has never hesitated to crank my 912S; the
engine usually starts within 2-3 blades. (I believe the 912S may be more
difficult to crank since it has a higher compression ratio than the 912 and
the 914.)
The Odyssey is totally sealed and is advertised as a 'drycell', 'absorbed
electrolyte glass mat'(AGM) battery. I recently made a check of capacity and
it ran a 50 watt bulb for 2 hours from max capacity (12.85 volts) to 11.0
volts. Regrettably, I did not do the same performance check when new but it
is still close to the manufacturer's numbers.
See http://www.odysseybatteries.com/ and
http://www.odysseyfactory.com/specs.htm for details. These batteries are
popular over here for motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidsons. Typical
price on the internet is US$85.95.
Cheers, John
N262WF, mono XS, 912S
Mooresville, North Carolina
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