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2015/12/27 20:36:31 (permalink)
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Lightweight Battery

My battery is on the way out so in the market for a new one. Given the industry has changed so much recently, has anyone had any experience with light weight batteries or the new lithium generation? Any recommendations? 
 
I have seen some of the batteries done by Braille and also the lithiumax 400 CCA on ebay weighing in at 1.8kg.
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/27 22:54:12 (permalink)
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    Have a look here. Have been dealing with these guys for yeras with lawnmower, motorbike, tractor and car batteries.
    http://www.allpurposebatteries.com.au/information.php?info_id=7
     
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 08:05:22 (permalink)
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    Those that Peter mentioned sure sound the goods.  I have used the gell type light weight aircraft batteries. 
    Lycoming 0- 360 is 8.5 comp.  6 litres and they crank those .  I have no idea on price but you can often get them as time expired from aircraft parts suppliers.
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 08:18:36 (permalink)
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    I too need a new battery.  Looking on ebay it's hard to make a decision on which one to buy.
    A friend has a small SSB battery in his 5.7 V8, will ring him and try and get more info.
     
    Edit:   This is the SSB battery my friend bought.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...05e:g:9nkAAMXQHPFRg1hv
     
     
    post edited by kojab - 2015/12/28 08:58:49

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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 11:55:15 (permalink)
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    I use an Odyssey PC680

     
     http://www.optimabatteries.com.au/product/pc680-p/
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 13:30:00 (permalink)
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    Be careful with Lithium batteries. Some of them need a different charging circuit to what your car has.
    http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/videos/a18350/lithium-batteries-not-just-for-hybrids/

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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 19:20:55 (permalink)
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    thanks fellas
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/28 19:56:42 (permalink)
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    Just read this in Peters link above.
     
    "SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also one of the only Lithium Ion Batteries that can be charged using normal 12V car battery chargers / alternators. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also 100% organic, fully recyclable and pollution free, making them an excellent green energy source."
     
    I am probably going to buy a SSB PowerSport battery type LH-14BS. 1.1 kg
     
    Have you come to a decision yet Pat?
     
     

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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/29 20:09:31 (permalink)
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    I ended up ordering the SSB PowerSport battery type LH-14BS Richard. I called SSB and they noted that these batteries can cause issues with modern charging systems but 'should' not cause issues with the SW20. Peter also spoke to his supplier who mirrored what I was told. 10 kg weight saving is massive.
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2015/12/29 22:42:21 (permalink)
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    Note that these batteries are principally designed for motorcycle use and have a different type of battery terminal. There are available screw in "normal" car type terminal posts available to suit these batteries
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2016/01/04 20:02:50 (permalink)
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    I have been hearing conflicting opinions on these batteries. I spoke to another bloke at SSB that stated the LH14-BS is not suitable for car use. Anybody else had experience with these? Richard did you call your contact?
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2016/01/04 20:32:02 (permalink)
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    Richard did you call your contact?



    Yes I edited my post (4th post down) re my contact.  Spoken to him again since and he has been using it for nearly two years on his 5.7L VZ commodore with no problems.
     
    I purchased the LH14-BS after speaking directly to Ashley at this URL
    http://www.allpurposebatteries.com.au/information.php?info_id=7
     
    He assured me that the LH14-BS will have no problems being charged with a regular battery charger or Alternator charge.
     
    It is now installed, now 9.2 kg lighter than old battery and so far is starting the engine much quicker.  Only time will tell if this will last the four to five years of the original calcium battery.
     
     
     
     

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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2016/01/04 22:09:33 (permalink)
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    I am glad you guys have done the research, i will be purchasing one of these myself.

     
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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2016/01/04 22:35:47 (permalink)
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    I will wait until you guys have confirmed it is OK

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    Re: Lightweight Battery 2016/01/05 12:58:32 (permalink)
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    I've a mate that has made a couple of Lithium batteries using Headway Lithium cells (20Ah cells IIRC). They seem to be content with being charged by a standard car alternator. Surprisingly good durability, even after letting the test mule (Nissan NX) sit parked up for 3 months, it started first go.

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