tommcb6016 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I need to replace the battery on my macro, it's currently got a Varta YT4L-BS battery. Is that the best thing to replace it with? I don't fancy lipo as I've had bad experiences with them in the past! But not sure if any other options are available. Needs to be chargeable with the inflight charging and an optimate, also needs to be able to run a strobe and heated gloves/boots. Any ideas? Also what's the acid pack bit all about on the Varta battery?? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hi Tom. I am a varta dealer and the acid packs are normal. The batteries are stored and shipped dry, with the acid being added only when you want to use the battery. Once activated the battery has a limited shelf life, and many carriers will not handle wet batteries so it makes sense to store them this way. Lighter batteries have been discussed before - http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6168&hilit=lithium+iron I set up an account to import Shorai Lithium iron batteries but although they represent a great weight saving, at £100+ compared to about £20 for lead acid they are almost prohibitively expensive. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks Ian, I'm not really up for spending lots so guess I will stick with the Varta. When I took out my old battery it looked like it had been leaking (grey paste)Is this normal? The battery is mounted on its side. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ive had two of these for over 23 years now, enough power to start a simonini mini2+. No problem with vibration and will charge on the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Tom, I've had the leaking gray paste too. I figured it was because I left the Parajet charger on for to long. I bought one of the Optimate chargers and have never had an issue again. You can just leave it on. I bought a generic YT4L-BS from a local scooter shop for about £20 and it works great. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Stuart, I've ordered a new one today from eBay, I already have an optimate so hopefully won't have anymore battery problems once the new one is fitted. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.