So about 1.5 years ago there was some discussions on battery options for the 10.
Mike Newell (RV10 builder from the UK) mentioned he had installed the Odyssey PC 950. Recently I needed a battery for another piece of equipment so I pulled the Odyssey 925 from my plane and installed the PC950 (also just FYI, I originally had an EarthX installed prior to the PC 925). Since I recently added a Surefly ignition, battery Amp Hours was also important. Below are the specs for each battery. Like always there are a few trade offs, but for me the PC 950 hit the sweet spot. And thanks Mike!
PC 950. Earth X EXT900. PC 925
Weight: 20lb. 4.9 lb. 23.8lb
Cold crank amps: 400. 400. 330
Marine crank amps: 500. N/A. 480
Pulse crank amps: 950. 840. 900
Amp hours. 34 (60 min Resv). 15.6 28
Price: 295.00. 449.00. 239.00
The Earth X wins with lowest weight.
The PC 950 and Earth X have the same CCA, but the PC950 has a higher pulse, which is a 3 second burst.
The PC 950 has over double the Amp Hours available vs Earth X 34 ah vs 15ah. It is a dual purpose battery, both for start up and deep cycle.
The PC 950 and 925 are AMG pure thin lead plates. They do not require a BMS
(Battery management) and are not charge or jump start sensitive like the Earth X
Regards,
Rich
Mike Newell (RV10 builder from the UK) mentioned he had installed the Odyssey PC 950. Recently I needed a battery for another piece of equipment so I pulled the Odyssey 925 from my plane and installed the PC950 (also just FYI, I originally had an EarthX installed prior to the PC 925). Since I recently added a Surefly ignition, battery Amp Hours was also important. Below are the specs for each battery. Like always there are a few trade offs, but for me the PC 950 hit the sweet spot. And thanks Mike!
PC 950. Earth X EXT900. PC 925
Weight: 20lb. 4.9 lb. 23.8lb
Cold crank amps: 400. 400. 330
Marine crank amps: 500. N/A. 480
Pulse crank amps: 950. 840. 900
Amp hours. 34 (60 min Resv). 15.6 28
Price: 295.00. 449.00. 239.00
The Earth X wins with lowest weight.
The PC 950 and Earth X have the same CCA, but the PC950 has a higher pulse, which is a 3 second burst.
The PC 950 has over double the Amp Hours available vs Earth X 34 ah vs 15ah. It is a dual purpose battery, both for start up and deep cycle.
The PC 950 and 925 are AMG pure thin lead plates. They do not require a BMS
(Battery management) and are not charge or jump start sensitive like the Earth X
Regards,
Rich