Battery for lamping ?

ronn

I got a lightforce 170 with battery and charger, The battery hasn't been used for abut 2 years, I've tried charging it once and its not holding a charge (About 40 mins of lamping time).

Should i leave it on charge for a few days or just buy a new one,

What sort of money would a new battery be,
Where would i get a rechargeable battery,

Thanks Ronn:D

sako75 hunter

Get a new 1. Had to get a new 1 last week myself. I payed 40 euro for a 12v 18ah battery, great life out of it. Go to a shop that sells motorbikes or tractor lawnmowers, you should get 1 there. Usually there between 30 and 45 euro, all depends on size.

Sika98k

ronn wrote: »

I got a lightforce 170 with battery and charger, The battery hasn't been used for abut 2 years, I've tried charging it once and its not holding a charge (About 40 mins of lamping time).

Should i leave it on charge for a few days or just buy a new one,

What sort of money would a new battery be,
Where would i get a rechargeable battery,

Thanks Ronn:D

It is more likely than not a dry cell battery same as used as standbys for alarm systems and after sitting idle for 2 years will be shot.

Bite the bullet,lash out and buy a lithium ion battery.. Well worth the month for the weight saving. N11 OutDoor Store near Bray sells them.

extremetaz

Sika's bang on, you won't beat the Lithium batteries - you'll need to buy a good charger to go with one, but it's well worth the outlay for the performance and durability of them.

ronn

Sika98k wrote: »

It is more likely than not a dry cell battery same as used as standbys for alarm systems and after sitting idle for 2 years will be shot.

Bite the bullet,lash out and buy a lithium ion battery.. Well worth the month for the weight saving. N11 OutDoor Store near Bray sells them.

thanks sika ill have a look in that place, its near where i live,

gentleman jim

lithium ion battery. buy them off e bay! there is ones in a blue wrapper from usa for about 60 quid. my mate bought one and it's the dogs nuts! and a quarter of the price. and holds a great charge.

ronn

Jim would there be any chance you could ask your mate the name of the shop, Im getting 10 pages for batteries on ebay, If its not too much bother,

Thanks ronn

LIFFY FISHING

Thought one couldnt post batteries, they wont from the UK

clivej

LIFFY FISHING wrote: »

Thought one couldnt post batteries, they wont from the UK

I got 2 x 18v rechargeable batteries for my drill sent in OK.

LIFFY FISHING

clivej wrote: »

I got 2 x 18v rechargeable batteries for my drill sent in OK.

Must of been a bit of bull s**t that I was fed by the Brits that I spoke to so Clive, awful shower you know yourself

One shot on kill

Looking at getting a new battery myself.

Prob get a motor bike bat or something similar.
My question is can I charge this with my charger I got with my first battery pack its just a 12v charger that plugs into the wall. Obviously ill have to do something with the connection but would she charge it or should I buy a new charger aswell.

quicko

One shot on kill wrote: »

Looking at getting a new battery myself.

Prob get a motor bike bat or something similar.
My question is can I charge this with my charger I got with my first battery pack its just a 12v charger that plugs into the wall. Obviously ill have to do something with the connection but would she charge it or should I buy a new charger aswell.

Why not phone an alarm company , they change the batteries every year as part of the maintenance contract. They would be happy to give you a couple.

In have to agree the lithium ion batteries are great