GD4ELI Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I am after a SLA battery, range 17Ah to 20Ah. Does anyone know of a source on the Island? If not I can order before I arrive but would rather buy on the Island as shipping is expensive, but I guess the battery price on the Island would be so high that buying across would be a better option. Another option is one of these - any ideas? B&Q maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannin Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I am after a SLA battery, range 17Ah to 20Ah. Does anyone know of a source on the Island? If not I can order before I arrive but would rather buy on the Island as shipping is expensive, but I guess the battery price on the Island would be so high that buying across would be a better option. Another option is one of these - any ideas? B&Q maybe? DMS sell those things (dunno what they are called) But there used to be a battery place behind the co-op @ Falcon Glen, don't know if they are still there, but it might be worth a mosey on down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'm pretty sure the batteries in those jump start packs are the same as ones used in motorbikes and also used as a power back up in fire alarms so I'm sure you'd get them over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 DMS sell those things (dunno what they are called) But there used to be a battery place behind the co-op @ Falcon Glen, don't know if they are still there, but it might be worth a mosey on down? Hi, Where is DMS? Doesn't ring a bell with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 DMS sell those things (dunno what they are called) But there used to be a battery place behind the co-op @ Falcon Glen, don't know if they are still there, but it might be worth a mosey on down? Hi, Where is DMS please? Edit: Found them via the web, will give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 If you want a SLA try Randalls Acuumulators just bty the old Falcon Brewery, he has everything, but if not in stock he can order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Those portable power things are handy, they can start a car with a flat battery, provide power, inflate tyres etc. but they are intended to be kept in a car, they're too heavy to carry around, let alone carrying up Snaefell to work SOTA. You could attach 2 6v lantern batteries together with duct tape or something, that should power an FT817 for a couple of hours. A bike shop might be able to provide you with an almost-knackered bike battery for free, seeing as it costs them £2.50 to dispose of them. These are usually sealed in case the bike finds itself on its side. What're you planning, and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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