Posted By: badboy
Batteries - 10/17/2016 06:44 PM
Just found that my Vex battery has bit the dust, won't charge. Can't complain since it is 11 years old. Where is the best place to purchase a new one?
Posted By: Tod Todd
Re: Batteries - 10/17/2016 06:48 PM
Have you looked into a lithium Ion? They're a bit spendy but a lot lighter if not Vexilar or any battery store carries them.
Just found that my Vex battery has bit the dust, won't charge. Can't complain since it is 11 years old. Where is the best place to purchase a new one?
I like Fleet Farm. Seems if you wait until just after deer hunting, they go on sale each year.
Tod,
Could you speak a little more on the lithium ion batteries for Vexilars? Sounds like im late to the show on that. Having a lighter overall unit would be much nicer for hole hopping.
Posted By: Tod Todd
Re: Batteries - 10/20/2016 11:35 AM
Lithium Ion batteries don't use lead and will cut the weight at least by half. A 12v 10ah lead acid run 6lbs where Lithium will be 2.14. these weights came from Amazon site.
1) Weight: Lithium-ion batteries are one-third the weight of lead acid batteries.
2) Efficiency: Lithium-ion batteries are nearly 100% efficient in both charge and discharge, allowing for the same amp hours both in and out. Lead acid batteries’ inefficiency leads to a loss of 15 amps while charging and rapid discharging drops voltage quickly and reduces the batteries’ capacity.
3) Discharge: Lithium-ion batteries are discharged 100% versus less than 80% for lead acid. Most lead acid batteries do not recommend more than 50% depth of discharge.
4) Cycle Life: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries cycle 5000 times or more compared to just 400-500 cycles in lead acid. Cycle life is greatly affected by higher levels of discharge in lead acid, versus only slightly affected in lithium-ion batteries.
5) Voltage: Lithium-ion batteries maintain their voltage throughout the entire discharge cycle. This allows for greater and longer-lasting efficiency of electrical components. Lead acid voltage drops consistently throughout the discharge cycle.
6) Cost: Despite the higher upfront cost of lithium-ion batteries, the true cost of ownership is far less than lead acid when considering life span and performance.
7) Environmental Impact: Lithium-ion batteries are a much cleaner technology and are safer for the environment.