Gene. Replacing 3 batteries in 4 years is a sign of something not being right with your charging system. Check your Voltage with a meter when flying - some handheld GPS have the option to show the voltage, otherwise use a voltage meter. I suspect your electric system is running at around 14 Volts. A high Voltage like that will cook to death any battery - Gill , Concorde or the Lawn Mower type. Before changing to another battery, change to the alternator first or have the generator looked after. Maybe the generator does not charge the battery enough? A low charged battery can not withstand freezing temperatures. If it is cold enough, the battery dies as well. A good lead acid battery can live long. 3-5 years at a minimum, 20 years at the max. Hartmut
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:19:39 -0500Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Battery Suggestion Looking over the current battery, the mechanics installed a G-35 and the battery box does not have the wooden spacers. Keep in mind that would be three different mechanics, maybe working off the first one’s improper decision? Would a larger battery cause issues…i.e. not charge properly with a C-85/Delco Generator. Right now planning on ordering the Univair kit for battery box (wooden spacers) and the Concord RG-25. The service bulletin says the RG-25XC is not allowable? Anyone install the Lightweight alternator STC by Classic Aero. Uses a “more modern” 6lb 30A alternator? I think it runs about $900 for parts, but wondering what the labor/install costs would be? Saw it on Barnstormers and in Trade A Plane. Also been looking at the Alpha STC for the upgraded electrical system…any thoughts, comments on labor time to install? Long term would like to be able to use night flight capabilities (have light system) and maybe an in panel GPS/COM and electric Turn and Bank. But just dreaming at this point. Seems like cold weather and limited good flying days can cost more than when I just go flying! Gene Olinger N3439H 415-C From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garrard OlingerSent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:35 PMTo: 'ercoupe-tech'Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Battery Suggestion I too have been plagued with battery problems with my Gill battery(s)! Three in four years. Always seems to go bad in the winter, about every 18 months. I am considering the Concord but not sure if it will be a direct replacement, given the Univair SB says that there are differences in the connectors? Like the idea of the sealed battery, anyone else tried the sealed battery Gill or Concord? Currently have the butterfly bolt and washer to connect my Gill battery. Gene Olinger N3439H 415-C I to . _________________________________________________________________ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_access_112008
