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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    If you're interested I have a new Odyssey PC625-P that I'm not going to use. $50 and its yours.... PM me for more info....Dave

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    PM sent. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RadialFox7 View Post
    If you're interested I have a new Odyssey PC625-P that I'm not going to use. $50 and its yours.... PM me for more info....Dave
    Dave, did you receive my PM?
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    Looks like the PC625-p is going to be too thick. I need to double check the box dimentions but the old battery was 5-3/4 x 6-3/8 x 3-1/8".

    Ok, I walked out to the barn, Brrr, and the only wiggle room I have is up to 3-1/2" up from the 3-1/8" in the width. I don't really want to change out the box as I'm not sure how the builder bolted it in there! Most likely he hid the nuts behind the quilted firewall cover.

    Just read this thread again and it looks like all you guys are running 912's. I don't know if my little 582 needs that kind of cranking power. I ran a cross ref on the battery that came out and it is only 140 cold cranking amps. Does that sound about right? I can't find any info anywhere on min cranking amps for the 582.
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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    Hi Jay,

    Earth X has already been suggested but not sure why you wouldn't us on?

    cheers

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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    Quote Originally Posted by rosslr View Post
    Hi Jay,

    Earth X has already been suggested but not sure why you wouldn't us on?

    cheers

    r
    Is the Earth X a LiPo? I use LiPo batteries for my Rc planes and I only trust them as far as I can throw one.

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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    Was mounted in a 582 powered Avid. I'll keep my Odyssey PC680, thanks.

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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    EarthX is a lithium-iron (Li-Fe), much safer than a Li-Po in spite of some examples otherwise. Many are flying now.
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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    what would happen if you strapped your battery in very firmly? Maybe too tight? Looking at AV8R3400's photo this comes to mind given the wear/melt location. Honestly, I don't know the answer.
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    Default Re: What battery type do you run?

    Do a search for EarthX and you will find several other threads discussing this kind of battery.
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