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IO-360 200hp Catto fixed pitch prop.
IO-360 200hp Catto fixed pitch prop.
IO-360 200hp Catto fixed pitch prop.
Does EarthX have distribution in Canada??? Any issues shipping batteries across the border? Thanks in advance.
Does EarthX have distribution in Canada??? Any issues shipping batteries across the border? Thanks in advance.
Does EarthX have distribution in Canada??? Any issues shipping batteries across the border? Thanks in advance.
Out of curiosity, what was the thinking behind it being powder coated?
IO-360 200hp Catto fixed pitch prop.
I know that that 24 doesn't have the options of the 680. The starter I have says it should draw about 200 amps so it looks like the 24 would work. Is there a reason why you think its to small. I like the weight and the price.
I had many parts anodized as well.
Like the purdy conical washers under the cap screws?
I was able to get some testing done today, and thought I would share with everyone here. I currently have an Odyssey PC925 in the RV10, and have always used that battery in both RV10's, changing it out every 3 years. The battery always tested good, but I really don't care to be stranded somewhere. It's 3 years since I installed the last one and time for a change, and I thought I would look into EarthX batteries again, seeing as they have some more choices now and a pretty good track record from what I can tell.
Kathy at EarthX was kind enough to send me both a ETX 900 and an ETX 1200 so I could compare them. I certainly don't have a lab for testing batteries, but here's what I decided to do:
Crank for 10 seconds and see what the rpm's were using an optical tach. Then run the full avionics load for 45 mins. Then crank for 10 seconds again and count RPM's and measure cranking voltage.
Here's what I got:
PC 925
- initial voltage with everything on: 12.4 v
- cranking rpms: 120
- 30 minutes load: 11.8 v
- 45 mins load 11.7
- crank after 45 mins 80 rpm and 10.0 v
ETX 900
- initial voltage with everything on 13.2
- cranking rpm's 140
- 30 mins load 12.7
- 45 mins load 12.6
- crank after 45 mins load 120-140 rpms 10.6 v
ETX 1200
- initial voltage with everthing on 13.1v
- crank 10 seconds 160 rpm
- 30 mins load 12.8v
- 45 mins load 12.7
- crank after 45 mins 140 rpm 11.9v
Conclusions: either the 900 or the 1200 are adequate for the RV10 in my estimation. I was really impressed with the power out of a box that is so light!
As luck would have it my friend and fellow RV10 driver Ted Chipps needs a battery for his 10 and he chose the 900, so I will put the 1200 in mine and I will report back on this list of any findings. Hopefully we will be able to get some good long-term data from these 2 aircraft that are similarly equipped.
Kudos to Kathy and the team at Earthx!
Vic
I was able to get some testing done today, and thought I would share with everyone here. I currently have an Odyssey PC925 in the RV10, and have always used that battery in both RV10's, changing it out every 3 years. The battery always tested good, but I really don't care to be stranded somewhere. It's 3 years since I installed the last one and time for a change, and I thought I would look into EarthX batteries again, seeing as they have some more choices now and a pretty good track record from what I can tell.
Kathy at EarthX was kind enough to send me both a ETX 900 and an ETX 1200 so I could compare them. I certainly don't have a lab for testing batteries, but here's what I decided to do:
Crank for 10 seconds and see what the rpm's were using an optical tach. Then run the full avionics load for 45 mins. Then crank for 10 seconds again and count RPM's and measure cranking voltage.
Here's what I got:
PC 925
- initial voltage with everything on: 12.4 v
- cranking rpms: 120
- 30 minutes load: 11.8 v
- 45 mins load 11.7
- crank after 45 mins 80 rpm and 10.0 v
ETX 900
- initial voltage with everything on 13.2
- cranking rpm's 140
- 30 mins load 12.7
- 45 mins load 12.6
- crank after 45 mins load 120-140 rpms 10.6 v
ETX 1200
- initial voltage with everthing on 13.1v
- crank 10 seconds 160 rpm
- 30 mins load 12.8v
- 45 mins load 12.7
- crank after 45 mins 140 rpm 11.9v
Conclusions: either the 900 or the 1200 are adequate for the RV10 in my estimation. I was really impressed with the power out of a box that is so light!
As luck would have it my friend and fellow RV10 driver Ted Chipps needs a battery for his 10 and he chose the 900, so I will put the 1200 in mine and I will report back on this list of any findings. Hopefully we will be able to get some good long-term data from these 2 aircraft that are similarly equipped.
Kudos to Kathy and the team at Earthx!
Vic
Can someone tell me the stud size of the Earth X batt replacement for PC680?
Doing wiring and want to use the right terminals for this unit.
Kathy -
Will your company be there this year? I will be looking to examine your batteries very carefully and picking your corporate brains!
Sam
Another announcement from EarthX lithium batteries. We have a new battery box available now for the very soon to be released ETX680C aircraft battery. This battery will have all the same spec's as the ETX680 but in a compact size due to many of you requesting this as an option. Here's the details about the battery box:
Custom fit Aluminum Battery Box for ETX680C
$49.00
Custom made aluminum battery box designed specifically for the EarthX ETX680C, the newest aircraft model to be released in March 2016! This battery box was engineered to be strong enough to withstand 30 G of force yet only weighs 4.9 ounces or 140 grams and will fit your ETX680C like a glove. This unique design allows for simple, easy installation with the dimensions: 5.9″ L x 3.4″ W x 4.5″H.
Fly Lightly,
Kathy
Search VAF, I'm pretty sure I saw someone else mentioning having the same issue ...
That was a guy from down under, not sure what forum it was in. Return shipping charges were the issue for him.
Purchased battery's in October 2015 and finally decided to install them
when opened box had surprise! It sounds and fills like lithium elements inside plastic case are moving when you shaking the case. According to my knowledge this is fire hazard situation did I get 2 bad battery's?? or all of them like this ????
I have reached out to vluvelin via this forum after reading this posting as we at EarthX have not been contacted with any type of an issue or problem.
We did have a battery issue that was discussed on this forum as one of the foam inserts inside the battery was not placed as it should have been and it caused a slight movement of the cell pack inside. This part of the process in building the batteries is not automated. There are thousands of the EarthX batteries out in service with less than a handful that had a foam spacer not placed, but to err is human and we did take care of the customer 100% on this issue with a new battery. (This does not make them dangerous, nor actual non functioning).
But as far as this one....until we hear from him, we will not know what might have happened.
Fly Lightly,
Kathy
Again, as promised EarthX is letting your know first when we have something new to announce! In addition to Rotax Engines, Aerovee Engines, and Viking Engines....we are proud to say UL Power Engines USA are also using and endorsing the EarthX aircraft line of batteries.
EarthX now approved by Kaolin Aviation, the USA distributor of the UL Power Engines
Koalin Aviation is the North American Service Center for UL Power engines and a full service aviation maintenance company which offers builder assistance services located in Sandersville, Georgia. Koalin Aviation is also the designer and developer for Fire Wall Forward (FWF) Kits for installing UL Power engines into various kit airplanes.
UL Power light aircraft engines are truly modern engines featuring FADEC (full authority digital engine control) with multi-point electronic fuel injection, and dual electronic ignition (with variable timing), excellent power-to-weight ratio, and high fuel efficiency in a conventional configuration: Air-cooled, direct drive, horizontally opposed four-cylinder. UL Power Engines have been developed specifically for use in light aircraft and are manufactured to the highest standards which is why they recommend the EarthX brand of lithium batteries in conjunction with their engines for a light but powerful experience.
Fly Lightly,
Kathy
First thing I'd like to see is a presentation that shows the different types of Lithium batteries, and which ones have shown tendencies toward thermal runaways, and which ones can't. Too many people say "Lithium batteries are dangerous!!" Without knowing that there are different types.
Talk about the chemistries, and why some are safer than others.