MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:18 PM |
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Which compact Battery?
Hi all,
Im looking at my boost hoses tomorrow, and realise that my battery is in the way of the inlet, and could really do with being smaller.
Can anyone recommend a smaller than normal high output battery?
I currently
have a halfrauds Calcium battery which has lasted the lay-up and taken its charge well. Its a really good battery, and has plenty of poke.
Im open to thinking about a pair of motorcycle batteries parralelled, though would prefer a single compact hi-output car battery.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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RazMan
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:24 PM |
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Take a look at the Odyssey range - small enough to fit in really small spaces yet they pack enough poke to spin over a V8
 
Tiny Odyssey battery
[Edited on 20-1-11 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:27 PM |
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Awesome, Thanks Razman. Ill give it a look. How much are they?
ETA: Razman! I called you Odyssey!! 
[Edited on 20-1-11 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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RazMan
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:35 PM |
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Hee hee, I've been called worse 
I think my one cost about £60 five years ago but I don't think they are much more nowadays. I think they are surprisingly good batteries and
many people can't believe how much power they have in such a small package.
Here you go eBay Item
[Edited on 20-1-11 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Hee hee, I've been called worse
I think my one cost about £60 five years ago but I don't think they are much more nowadays. I think they are surprisingly good batteries and
many people can't believe how much power they have in such a small package.
Here you go eBay Item
[Edited on 20-1-11 by RazMan]
Just made an offer on Odyssey PC680 motorsport battery on eBay (end time 28-Jan-11 08:57:37 GMT)
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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dhutch
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:50 PM |
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Ive got the powerVamp branded version of the above, aquired it with the car, but i carnt fault it.
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RazMan
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:51 PM |
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Looks like a good deal for a 1 year old battery. Mine is 5 years old and still going strong - I keep it topped up on an Optimate charger and its as
happy as Larry. Good luck with the offer 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 10:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Looks like a good deal for a 1 year old battery. Mine is 5 years old and still going strong - I keep it topped up on an Optimate charger and its as
happy as Larry. Good luck with the offer
Cheers Razman. I thought it was pretty good too. Im planning on installing "Anderson" type connectors so that i can plug in the charger
and unplug without crocodile clips or messing around. Ive bought them, just need to fit them!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 11:03 PM |
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Couple of things.
You don't want to be putting batteries in parallel. They don't like it, as tiny voltage fluctuations cause problems. I know you
aren't going to do this, but....
Second thing. For a charger (i.e. optimate or equivalent) you don't need anything as meaty as anderson plugs, as the current is not high from
most chargers. It is a good idea to install a plug/socket arrangement (rather than the croc clips). I would also recommend that you fit the socket in
the cabin so you don't have to open the bonnet (I fitted mine under the bonnet, but now its annoying to have to open that all the time).
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 11:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by matt_gsxr
Couple of things.
You don't want to be putting batteries in parallel. They don't like it, as tiny voltage fluctuations cause problems. I know you
aren't going to do this, but....
Second thing. For a charger (i.e. optimate or equivalent) you don't need anything as meaty as anderson plugs, as the current is not high from
most chargers. It is a good idea to install a plug/socket arrangement (rather than the croc clips). I would also recommend that you fit the socket in
the cabin so you don't have to open the bonnet (I fitted mine under the bonnet, but now its annoying to have to open that all the time).
UPS Systems use paralleled batteries (we use Yuasa) and theyre fine. In fact, the systems are designed that way.
I plan to mount the Anderson connectors behind the passenger seat, for ease of charging.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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alawrence
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 06:40 AM |
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batteries in parrallel are no problem
all large UPS systems, generators and Telecoms MTXs are full of them
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:44 AM |
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All ordered. Won it for a £50 offer.
Hopefully itll be here for the next phase of starting and tuning with the boost hoses attached.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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ashg
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:49 AM |
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should have looked at his feedback he has accepted loads of offers for £45
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 09:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
should have looked at his feedback he has accepted loads of offers for £45
Im not worried.
£50 is still a good price.
[Edited on 21-1-11 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
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