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Post by RichH on Jan 19, 2011 22:10:08 GMT -5
Anybody have a brand and model# to cross ref. to find the correct battery?
How about wiring gage specs? Any wise words of wisdom
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Post by Simon on Jan 20, 2011 0:32:10 GMT -5
I just picked up a the same battery that they use in the rotaxs , it says its a Power Patrol SLA 1088.
Sealed AGM style battery, 12V 9AH
No idea on the wire gauge I'm afraid Rich.
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Post by Brad Wunder on Jan 20, 2011 12:09:05 GMT -5
I generally don't do wisdom and I don't intent to start now! ;D I don't have a specific battery model number for you although I can look to see if there is one on my battery when I get home tonight. I've bought two now and I just asked for a TAG battery and they have worked fine. I'm also unclear as to the gauge of wire used. Terry Nash made the wiring harness thingy for me. For some reason 16-18 sticks in my brain but I'm not sure why.
So did you pick up a chassis Rich?
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Post by norcalacr on Jan 20, 2011 15:27:26 GMT -5
I wouldn't go smaller than 10-12 ga wire.
The battery is the same size as that used in my trailer for the breakaway system so a trailer supply store is one option.
Power sports shops (atv, motorcycles, etc.) are another option.
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Post by brad42 on Jan 20, 2011 15:38:46 GMT -5
I got the TAG one too, because they make a kart specific bracket to hold down the battery. If you think about the violence of e flip, you don't want a 5 pound battery flinging out of the kart in a crash.
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Post by norcalacr on Jan 20, 2011 19:07:02 GMT -5
Yes, if you don't have anything I suggest buying through a kart shop. That way you will get an appropriate mount.
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