I'm guessing you are using "gel-cell" as a description for a
'mount anywhere, no-spill, no water' battery .... Real gel cell
batteries haven't worked well in aircraft ...
Most builders are using Odyssey brand batteries - they
are recombinant gas glass mat types ... IIRC ... no water,
work well, and come in a variety of sizes & shapes. Should be
easy to mount, either flat on the inside of the firewall, one
on each side, or perhaps in a narrow, vertically stacked rack between
the rudder pedals.... No need for a metal box or drain.
--
......bobp
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On Monday 29 October 2007 01:11, Ted Waltman wrote:
My avionics and existing wiring are all set up for 24V. I need to buy a
new battery. I want to mount it on the firewall, but don't have a whole
lot of room. Also, want to use gel-cell for maintenance issues. What I'm
thinking of doing is getting two 12V batteries (each is thinner than one
24V) and mounting them in series to get my required 24V. With two (thin)
12's I can find room to mount them up front.
Any advantages / disadvantages of getting two 12V and hooking them in
series vs a single 24V? Any suggestions for make/model battery?
I don't get along too well with electrical stuff <grin>, so any and all
advice is welcome.
Thanks!
Ted
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