SLA Batteries

SLA Batteries

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12 October 2019 at 22:04 #84110
Andy Stoneman
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Another silly question maybe, I'm running out of space on a new project and wonder if its safe to lay an SLA battery on its side

Thanks

Andy
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12 October 2019 at 22:04 #5576
Andy Stoneman
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12 October 2019 at 22:29 #84112
Colin Bishop
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Yes, it is OK to lay an SLA battery on its side but you need to be aware that it is denser at the bottom than at the top so the weight is not evenly distributed and you will either have to mount it off centre or provide compensating ballast at the terminal end.

If you have not already bought the battery then a NiMH pack is a better option as you will get twice the usable capacity and running time for approximately the same weight.

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13 October 2019 at 23:30 #84126
Andy Stoneman
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Hi Colin, I

Thanks for the tip, I hadn't thought of the weight distribution problem, Ill take your advise and buy a NIMH set of batteries, much easier to handle and they won't affect the stability like the SLA battery would

Andy
13 October 2019 at 23:58 #84127
Kev.W
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The only 'upside' to using an SLA battery, is if you need ballast, as in a tug , as it saves having to raid the local church roof for the lead.
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