Possible US Battery Supplier

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:00 am

Folks,

I have got a lot of emails asking me to let folks know if and when I found a US supplier for the Yuasa ,TEV 12210 21Ah 12 volts batteries that Stephen mentioned in his build. I did find one:

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/24-v ... -pack.html

They ar listed as 22Ah, but they are the same part number as Stephen gave when I called to verify them.

I did not order them yet....I am also looking at another possible configuration using 4 smaller batteries - I can get them cheap and local at a bargin tool store...just need to decide. But, I wanted to share this so as not to hold anyone up on my promise.

Dan Williams · Post by **Dan Williams** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:18 pm

Hi Jim
I brought the same batteries from a place in new York,Called Silicon Solar.
They were $47.89 each.there phone # is 607-563-7865 www.siliconsolar.com 12v22ah sealed gel cell batteries item#05-1281
The other place wanted $109.00 for 2 batteries. and this place it's $95.78 + shipping. Dan

Post by **Armortek** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:11 pm

Hi guys

For some reason these batteries seem to be more expensive in the US than here. Have at look at this item on E-Bay 370165184995. At $34.50 they seem a good buy.

I would avoid using multiple small batteries because the current drawn is quite high.

Mark

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:06 am

I decided to go with 4 smaller batteries - 12V@14AH - purchased locally for $23.95 each. While I have some sales tax - its a lot less than the shipping I was quoted. Combined its a battery of 24V@28AH.

I understand about the current draw, but feel this configuration will provide as much runtime and also will set lower in the body. And, the supplier is local.

I guess time will tell.

Dan Williams · Post by **Dan Williams** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:57 am

Hi Jim
The fuses are 40Amp.With the Batteries at 44Amps run time is around 1 1/2 hours.So how long will a smaller battery last?
For my German half track using a 7Ah battery,every time I took it out in the grass they run dead with only 1 or 2 passes in the yard.And then I had to carry it back inside.
So you may get 45min run time,and less if it's cold outside.Let me know how they do.Thanks from Dan