I'm after a lipo battery for my power porter can someone point me in the right direction of which battery is best suited regarding what mah ? What discharge rating etc.. I've been looking on Ali express but totally blown by what lipo battery I actually need.. any help greatly appreciated 👍🏻
In reply to Post #1
Try these
https://www.altbatteries.co.uk/
Try these
https://www.altbatteries.co.uk/
In reply to Post #1
The battery masters website sell them
The battery masters website sell them
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There was a bit on the website that tells you not to use Lipo batteries. They don't supply Lipo or offer them as an option in spares and accessories for this reason.
There was a bit on the website that tells you not to use Lipo batteries. They don't supply Lipo or offer them as an option in spares and accessories for this reason.
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Quite right
The controllers are not designed for Lipo's etc only SLA so although it would work your warranty ‘in theory at least' will be voided.
Probably effect the controller over time IMO
Be carefully also with Lipo's maybe Li Ion or better still LiFe or LifePO4 safer and last much longer also better at low and high temps too.
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Quite right
The controllers are not designed for Lipo's etc only SLA so although it would work your warranty ‘in theory at least' will be voided.
Probably effect the controller over time IMO
Be carefully also with Lipo's maybe Li Ion or better still LiFe or LifePO4 safer and last much longer also better at low and high temps too.
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I've their 24 volt version,4 yrs now, never a problem with the battery......
But when I get to my swim I always unplug it to stop any possible battery drain,also when home...great bit of kit 👍👍
I've their 24 volt version,4 yrs now, never a problem with the battery......
But when I get to my swim I always unplug it to stop any possible battery drain,also when home...great bit of kit 👍👍
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I do the same. Mine is very old. Always take off the
Switch arm, and the battery. Stick them under the bed.
Then stick a waterproof cover over it. Must be over 13 years old now that
Powerporter.
I do the same. Mine is very old. Always take off the
Switch arm, and the battery. Stick them under the bed.
Then stick a waterproof cover over it. Must be over 13 years old now that
Powerporter.
Many Thanks for the advice but I'm still unsure what MAH or voltage battery size I need ?
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go for the highest ah you can carry,or afford, you will get the same voltage, but the higher ah will last go further and longer.
if your carp porter is 12volt [one battery] or 24volt [two batteries] the same applies.
carp porter use lead acid, or gel batteries, lipo apart from being much more expensive are not recommended, and may even damage your components.
obviously all connections need to be clean and secured adequately.
go for the highest ah you can carry,or afford, you will get the same voltage, but the higher ah will last go further and longer.
if your carp porter is 12volt [one battery] or 24volt [two batteries] the same applies.
carp porter use lead acid, or gel batteries, lipo apart from being much more expensive are not recommended, and may even damage your components.
obviously all connections need to be clean and secured adequately.
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if nothing is drawing power there wont be any more battery drain than having it disconnected.
I take it you don't disconnect your cars battery.
batteries can give off flammable gases when fully charged so be careful with naked flames [cooking,smoking, etc,] when placing them anywhere.
if nothing is drawing power there wont be any more battery drain than having it disconnected.
I take it you don't disconnect your cars battery.
batteries can give off flammable gases when fully charged so be careful with naked flames [cooking,smoking, etc,] when placing them anywhere.
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It wont be fully charged if he's just used it to get to the swim?
It wont be fully charged if he's just used it to get to the swim?
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Recharging, moving, or shaking a lead-acid battery can produce an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases that escape through the battery's vents.
Recharging, moving, or shaking a lead-acid battery can produce an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases that escape through the battery's vents.
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You are thinking of the old tech vented 12v batteries you had to top up with water. Carp porter use modern sealed lead acid batteries.
You are thinking of the old tech vented 12v batteries you had to top up with water. Carp porter use modern sealed lead acid batteries.
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Thanks for the reply, you cant beat a good mansplain....
Do you really think a small lead acid battery (even if they weren't sales) would vent enough gas for it to explode in a tent, just from being moved? And it would vent whilst being used, so wouldn't be building up in the battery, plus how would you be charging it in the bivvy?
Apart from that, great point 👍
Thanks for the reply, you cant beat a good mansplain....
Do you really think a small lead acid battery (even if they weren't sales) would vent enough gas for it to explode in a tent, just from being moved? And it would vent whilst being used, so wouldn't be building up in the battery, plus how would you be charging it in the bivvy?
Apart from that, great point 👍
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It's just something I do with the barrow, weather it helps or not,I feel better about it😏
Of course I don't do same with car(bmw) id be looking a t all sorts of probs🤣
It's just something I do with the barrow, weather it helps or not,I feel better about it😏
Of course I don't do same with car(bmw) id be looking a t all sorts of probs🤣
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what I think has very little to do with it,
it's basic common sense, batteries by their chemical process produce a highly explosive gas,
whether it vents,leaks through damage, or any other means its not a good idea to be close to it, smoking or cooking in proximity to it has pretty dumb, have you ever seen a battery explode? I have, the results were not pretty, it was only the guys spectacles that saved his eyes.
but then people don't always do the sensible thing do they.
a quick search will provide plenty of photos of melted bivvys,etc sometimes with fatal results.
what I think has very little to do with it,
it's basic common sense, batteries by their chemical process produce a highly explosive gas,
whether it vents,leaks through damage, or any other means its not a good idea to be close to it, smoking or cooking in proximity to it has pretty dumb, have you ever seen a battery explode? I have, the results were not pretty, it was only the guys spectacles that saved his eyes.
but then people don't always do the sensible thing do they.
a quick search will provide plenty of photos of melted bivvys,etc sometimes with fatal results.
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Show us a link to a bivvy that has burned down after a 12v sealed lead acid battery exploded while not on charge.
Show us a link to a bivvy that has burned down after a 12v sealed lead acid battery exploded while not on charge.
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show me a forum without it's very own resident thrush.
show me a forum without it's very own resident thrush.
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Taxi........
Taxi........
In reply to Post #16
what I think has very little to do with it
Got it in one 👍
The extra size vibrator i take fishing with it uses a 24v lorry battery, and after a few complaints I have to use it with the door down. Never had a problem with gas igniting.
what I think has very little to do with it
Got it in one 👍
The extra size vibrator i take fishing with it uses a 24v lorry battery, and after a few complaints I have to use it with the door down. Never had a problem with gas igniting.
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There was one knocking about of a melted bivvie caursed by a Ridgemonkey charger going tits up.
There was one knocking about of a melted bivvie caursed by a Ridgemonkey charger going tits up.
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The ridge monkey chargers don't use lead acid batteries.
The ridge monkey chargers don't use lead acid batteries.
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I know. Everything Ridgemonkey make will burn your bivvie down.
I know. Everything Ridgemonkey make will burn your bivvie down.
SLAs are not considered flammable.
If there is a fire they will burn, if you short or overcharge them their is a risk they'll catch fire.
SLAs are used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for computer / IT equipment backup from a power outage. So suitable for indoor usage.
Though I would keep them and all battery packs in a safe place (a box, away from the bivvy) when not in use.
If there is a fire they will burn, if you short or overcharge them their is a risk they'll catch fire.
SLAs are used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for computer / IT equipment backup from a power outage. So suitable for indoor usage.
Though I would keep them and all battery packs in a safe place (a box, away from the bivvy) when not in use.
Couid someone with knowledge of power barrow batteries please let me know if this battery size wouid be compatable and give me enough power to run my barrow? Don't want to purchase and it's not the right one .. spec of battery below of what I'm looking to purchase 👍🏻 Thanks in advance
Lithium Battery 6S 22.2V 6000mAh 30C XT90
Lithium Battery 6S 22.2V 6000mAh 30C XT90
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This will only be suitable if your controller and motor accepts Lithium power source.
If it's for a SLA (old 12-24v) this won't be suitable unless you wanna risk your whole barrow!!
If you have a conversion like Globals do then that battery will defo be ok.
This will only be suitable if your controller and motor accepts Lithium power source.
If it's for a SLA (old 12-24v) this won't be suitable unless you wanna risk your whole barrow!!
If you have a conversion like Globals do then that battery will defo be ok.
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Thanks... I have a electric wheel conversion with thumb throttle , brushless motor etc that was off Ali express, barrow was working fine with the previous batteries I had off yourself , however I haven't used the barrow or charged the batteries in over 15mts ..so after another battery just needed to know the one I mentioned previous post is gonna be ok 👍🏻
Lithium Battery 6S 22.2V 6000mAh 30C XT90
Thanks... I have a electric wheel conversion with thumb throttle , brushless motor etc that was off Ali express, barrow was working fine with the previous batteries I had off yourself , however I haven't used the barrow or charged the batteries in over 15mts ..so after another battery just needed to know the one I mentioned previous post is gonna be ok 👍🏻
Lithium Battery 6S 22.2V 6000mAh 30C XT90
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