SJ
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 02:37 PM |
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Lithium Battery Size
Thinking about getting a smaller battery and looking at the Leoch XTREME XR-600, which I can get for £60. However it weighs ^kg compared to about 1kg
for a Lithium.
Question is what size of lithium is sensible on a car? The Lithium CCA doesn't seem to be a limiting factor even on smaller batteries, but what
AH is feasible for a Zetec with lights, heater etc?
Thanks
Stu
[Edited on 6/5/20 by SJ]
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 07:44 PM |
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I fitted a lithium battery to save weight but had problems so ditched it, as I don't want the nasty, horrible thing alongside me in the car! And
I'm having a nightmare getting a refund for the thing.
That's the shape of a 2 month old lithium battery! Two chargers later too.
 
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SJ
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 07:57 PM |
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Doesn't look good!
Any ideas what the problem was?
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 08:28 PM |
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It's gone back to the manufacturer but this was a tad disconcerting! The first charger failed as soon as I plugged it in so it wasn't a
good experience! I've eventually had a refund so probably shouldn't complain I guess.
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Originally posted by SJ
Doesn't look good!
Any ideas what the problem was?
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Mike Wood
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 12:24 PM |
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Hi
If you do decide to investigate alternative lithium batteries you might want to try calling Allan McDonald of A&G Motorcycles of Dalbeattie for
advice:
http://www.aandgmotorcycles.co.uk/batteries.html Sprint and Hillclimb racers on another forum speak highly of his service and what he sells. He built
and runs a 4-wheel drive Hillclimb Mini with Evo running gear.
If you are going back to lead acid, I have found Yuasa batteries good quality and value.
If you want sealed gel batteries, used for many years in racing cars and taken from aircraft use, DMS Technologies Varley Red Top. Also batteries
such as Odyssey from Merlin Motorsport (who also sell fixing brackets for Red Top and Oddssey batteries).
Cheers
Mike
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SJ
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 12:28 PM |
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quote:
Hi
If you do decide to investigate alternative lithium batteries you might want to try calling Alan Macdonald of A&G Motorcycles of Dalbeattie for
advice:
http://www.aandgmotorcycles.co.uk/batteries.html Sprint and Hillclimb racers on another forum speak highly of his service and what he sells. He built
and runs a 4-wheel drive Hillclimb Mini with Evo running gear.
If you are going back to lead acid, I have found Yuasa batteries good quality and value.
If you want sealed gel batteries, Merlin Motorsport sells Varley Red (other suppliers sell these too).
Cheers
Mike
[Edited on 7/5/20 by Mike Wood]
Thanks Mike - I ordered a Leoch XTREME XR-600 in the end. It was under £60 delivered. Seems pretty similar to a Varley red top, just quite a bit
cheaper.
This has some of the benefits of a lithium in that it will fit in the new location and hold charge well, just heavier. It also has quite a bit more
capacity and CCA per £ than a Lithium.
Stu
[Edited on 7/5/20 by SJ]
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lsdweb
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 12:52 PM |
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It was A&G Motorcycles I had my battery from.
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Wood
Hi
If you do decide to investigate alternative lithium batteries you might want to try calling Allan McDonald of A&G Motorcycles of Dalbeattie for
advice:
http://www.aandgmotorcycles.co.uk/batteries.html Sprint and Hillclimb racers on another forum speak highly of his service and what he sells. He built
and runs a 4-wheel drive Hillclimb Mini with Evo running gear.
If you are going back to lead acid, I have found Yuasa batteries good quality and value.
If you want sealed gel batteries, used for many years in racing cars and taken from aircraft use, DMS Technologies Varley Red Top. Also batteries
such as Odyssey from Merlin Motorsport (who also sell fixing brackets for Red Top and Oddssey batteries).
Cheers
Mike
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Mike Wood
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 01:45 PM |
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Ah, that is interesting - is that the one that went pear-shaped or the new one?
Let us know how you get on with the replacement one you have found. What type of battery is it?
Cheers
Mike
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SJ
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 01:49 PM |
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quote:
Ah, that is interesting - is that the one that went pear-shaped or the new one?
Let us know how you get on with the replacement one you have found. What type of battery is it?
Cheers
Mike
The XR600 is a lead acid Absorbed Glass Mat technology type - basically same as red top 25 / PC 680.
Stu
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scudderfish
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 08:09 AM |
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Where did you get the Leoch from? I can't find it that cheap 
Regards,
Dave
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40inches
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 08:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
Where did you get the Leoch from? I can't find it that cheap
Regards,
Dave
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SJ
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 09:21 AM |
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Cheaper here
Plus free delivery
Stu
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scudderfish
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 01:44 PM |
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Thank you, ordered
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Gord
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 06:54 PM |
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I use a Lucas 22AH AGM battery, its exactly the same size and spec as the Leoch but only costs £35.
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SJ
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| posted on 8/5/20 at 08:37 PM |
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What's the CCA of that one? I looked at similar batteries but CCA was much lower than the Leoch battery
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