---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/09/12: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:52 AM - batteries and electrical (Joe & Jan Connell) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:52:30 AM PST US From: "Joe & Jan Connell" Subject: Kitfox-List: batteries and electrical Good question Bill. I=99ve been using ATV batteries from a farm and home store in Rochester, MN. Mine is a =9CMagna Power 12N12A-4A-1FP=9D model. It=99s 5.6 x. 6 x 3 in size. It=99s rated at 113 CCA =93 rather low. I usually fly with them for 2 years then replace them. I use a small trickle charger during the flying season. I give the 582 (gray) a couple of shots from the primer, then hand-spin the prop a couple of turns (but not really necessary) before starting it. I=99ve used auto fuel exclusively. There are 2 locations in Rochester each with a pump of high octane non-ethanol. It=99s for chain saws lawn movers, old outboards, old muscle cars and such. I always test for the presence of ethanol. Joe Connell Kitfox II w/ 582 greyhead N65JK Time: 10:33:16 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: batteries and electrical From: "malpass" For years now I have been starting my rotax 582 with a typical lawn mower type battery which is about 3 1/2" x 6" x 6" high, and I get about a year and half to 2 years out of them. They are cheap ($35) but dont last long. Just recently I sent my 582 off to be zero timed. Engine runs good and has kick-ass compression. So good of compression that the battery now has a little problem initially turning over the engine, but it does though, but delays somewhat every start. These mower batteries are in the range of about 175 cold crank amps, (I think). So I just bought a new wet cell battery which is advertised as a multipurpose type recreational battery used for motorcycles, jet skis, lawn mowers, ATV's etc. I looked up the charateristics and it has 275 cold crank amps. Now my question is: is there some amp limit for the rotax starter, wiring , solenoid, with battery power that I should be concerned about? I have hesitated in trying to crank it up yet as I got concerned after the fact. I want to get my comfort level up a bit, as I dont want to mess up a starter. Thanks for any help with my 582 on a kitfox III turning a Ivo prop, with fiberglass fuel tanks, and yes, I run av-gas with no corn! Bill Malpass -------- kitfox III w/ 582 greyhead ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.