Battery relocate

[Michael Hurley]

For those that have relocated your battery to the firewall, can you share some pictures and notes of the new location? My mech and I are having some troubles finding a good location amongst the bracing tubes.

Thanks,
MPH

 

[K Borror]

This is what my mechanic approved of.

 

[K Borror]

Some more pics

 

[Michael Hurley]

Awesome!
Thanks K.

MPH

 

[K Borror]

For some reason all the pics turned sideways. My friend that also did it put both solenoids together inside as he didn’t have the filter in the way.

 

[David]

My location is similar. Photos are located somewhere in another post along with 337.

 

[airplanebrad]

I looked at doing it. I don’t see the benefit outweighing the effort. I like a little tail weight and try all i can to eliminate nose weights. TI firewall etc. A concorde RG25XC will spin it over fast.

 

[harry harper]

Yabutt.. that's an EarthX. Wouldn't that minimize the affect on more fwd CG.

 

[tbienz]

What’s the AmpHr rating of that compared to a standard AGM?

 

[belloypilot]

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The TSO’s version is 15.6 aH. About the same as the Odyssey, and less than the Concord AGM.

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[David]

ETX900-TSO | FAA Approved Certified Lithium Aircraft Battery

This TSO FAA-approved 12V certified lithium battery delivers 800 Peak cranking amps and only weighs 5.4 pounds! Shop now.

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The TSO’s version is 15.6 aH. About the same as the Odyssey, and less than the Concord AGM.

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This is the same battery I use on the inside of my firewall. Turns over the motor so fast that I probably could classify my Husky as an electric powered plane.

 

[Flying Dave]

There’s a Husky at the booth here at SNF with a battery on the inside of the firewall. I can get pics if anyone needs them.

 

[Snowbirdxx]

I have the battery under the front floorboard. No Pic, the floorboard is on top. Sure would be interesting to see the side installation.

 

[Ak Kurt]

There’s a Husky at the booth here at SNF with a battery on the inside of the firewall. I can get pics if anyone needs them.

Yes Dave, please do! Ask if that is the way the new airplanes are going to be delivered. Ask if there is a way we can retrofit our airplanes somehow with their data. What battery is installed? Thanks

Kurt

 

[K Borror]

Had the Concorde 25 Cc previously and no comparison to the Earth X.

 

[belloypilot]

Cranking is one consideration. Weight too, of course. Energy reserve in case of a stubborn start, longevity, and cold weather performance are also high on my priority list. Seems like there are trade offs like most things in life .

 

[Flying Dave]

Yes Dave, please do! Ask if that is the way the new airplanes are going to be delivered. Ask if there is a way we can retrofit our airplanes somehow with their data. What battery is installed? Thanks

Kurt

We had a lot of rain here today. Will try to get over to the booth tomorrow.

 

[Flying Dave]

Pretty sure this is a members airplane. I think I recall the thread on here about it. 337 install. Steve said they can do it at the factory if requested but they haven’t had many. He’s hopeful the earth x battery is done by the end of the year and they may start doing more then.

 

[Ak Kurt]

Thanks for the pics Dave!

Kurt

 

[Flying Dave]

Not sure why they went sideways