Field battery

[piggy]

hi all,

now my smelly car seems to be sorted, but?

i am after a small battery like a motorcycle battery but smaller for things like running my glow plug off! i saw people with them they were about 6"long 2" thick and about 3"high,

seen loads on abay but all with different specs, but i dont really know what im after?

help full appreciated. stu

[dave g]

they do some 12v 7ah ones,which are ideal for running starter boxes and power panels off.

glow starters are only 1.2v tho not 12v,unless you mean a 12v starter panel with glow support on it.

dave

[JCJC]

Stu, would they be Burgular Alarm batteries ?
Mick

[dave g]

yes they are used in them also.

[piggy]

hi,

this is the glow starter i have,

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product_car.php?productId=0000001900

now being 12v could I just use my bike/car charger ?

i also have this charger;
http://www.elitemodelsonline.co.uk/Products/Accessories/Chargers/item23455?startPos=80
i use it for charging my rx 1400 packs, only takes about 20mins on a bike battery, or chould i use it on a ciggy socket.

stu

[dave g]

you shouldnt use a car battery charger to power a 12v item,they are intended for charging only,not to act as a power supply as they will most likely be unregulated.

just get a 12v 7ah lead acid battery and a suitable charger(jp make one)

dave

[piggy]

sorry i ment could i use my motorcycle/car charger to charge the 12v battery?

stu

[dave g]

you need a 12v lead acid(pb) battery charger,a normal car battery charger will cook it.

dave