New Batteries

[steve hParticipant @steveh76883]

Hi All, just got my new batteries for the fairmile. 12 D cells at 11amp. I have made them into 2 7.4 packs , found some pre tinned copper ribbon on fleabay rated to 35 amp, so have soldered the together and they are on a trickle charge overnight. they are half the weight of the gell cells so im plenty happy. 4 new crewmembers arrived in the post this morning, from HSL, bringing the crew up to 18. just got to paint em. Steve.

[steve hParticipant @steveh76883]

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Steve. Stunning mate, simply stunning. Fabulous boat.

Just thought about the batteries, are they "pack" types with soldered tags? Or rechargeables like you would purchase singularly for torches or whatever? I did read that there was a difference in the makeup and discharge rates for the two types, despite being of a high capacity..

Ashley

[steve hParticipant @steveh76883]

They are like the pack type, the minus end isnt raised like a normal battery. but flat. I have cycled them and will give them a fast charge saturday night, see how they perform on sunday.. steve.

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