Hi Tim,
FWIW, I have had very good experience with the Odyssey PC545 sealed
battery which was supplied by the original Florida Europa sales office.
Despite weighing only 11 lbs, it has always cranked and fired my 912S
with the standard starter within a few blades. The factory claim good
performance down to -20 degC and it has never given me trouble on cold
mornings (5 degC say). see
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc545.htm
The battery is primarily sold for motorcycle use and should be purchased
as the PC545 without the MJ (metal jacket) option which adds weight and
is unnecessary. Odyssey also sell a battery specifically for certified
use on Piper Super Cubs but this is larger and heavier.
Cheers, John
Mono XS, 912S, N262WF
Mooresville, North Carolina
From: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Europa-List: Batteries-Cold Starts
Hi Europaeans,
Thinking of installing a Concorde RG battery for my Rotax 912S due to the cold
weather starts, downunder. Can anybody recommend what species of RG batteries
has worked well for them? Can not install the more powerful starter due to being
a Monowheel classic. Cheers, Tim
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