fieldbox battery

[peter mueller]

i'm at the point now that i need to build me a field box(suggestions are very welcome).tools, fuel/starter......

i was diggn around and have an old/new 12v motorcycle battery that was intended for for my late father's flight box.

cant remember where but i have a gut feeling these batteries aren't used any longer?

.12~.21 motors is far as i plan on going, so no need to do 24v starter.

so my question(s) would be, what is everyone using?

Thanks

 

[Walt Barney]

i'm at the point now that i need to build me a field box(suggestions are very welcome).tools, fuel/starter......

i was diggn around and have an old/new 12v motorcycle battery that was intended for for my late father's flight box.

cant remember where but i have a gut feeling these batteries aren't used any longer?

.12~.21 motors is far as i plan on going, so no need to do 24v starter.

so my question(s) would be, what is everyone using?

Thanks

12V gel cell, last a long time. Usually under $20.00

Walt Barney

 

[peter mueller]

thanks Walt,

It's homework time

 

[glenng]

i'm at the point now that i need to build me a field box(suggestions are very welcome).tools, fuel/starter......

i was diggn around and have an old/new 12v motorcycle battery that was intended for for my late father's flight box.

cant remember where but i have a gut feeling these batteries aren't used any longer?

.12~.21 motors is far as i plan on going, so no need to do 24v starter.

so my question(s) would be, what is everyone using?

Thanks

The best field boxes I've seen are made by Joe Scarpino- I do not own one but envy those that do-may be too large for your starter table, but will go 12/24 V & have room for a gallon jug, starter and more. On the smaller starter tables Most use a very small field box- I have a Gizmo Hobbies w/ 2 12 v gel cells and tower hobbies power panel. You may eventually want bigger boats and the 24 V will be needed.

Glenn

 

[peter mueller]

welp, i found some 12v gel cells w/charger for around $30, and gosh darn it, no dimensions.

I really want to use up the plywood out in the garage. already have a box modeled up(very simple(no gersner by all means))

beer and saws are ready.

 

[Walt Barney]

welp, i found some 12v gel cells w/charger for around $30, and gosh darn it, no dimensions.

I really want to use up the plywood out in the garage. already have a box modeled up(very simple(no gersner by all means))

beer and saws are ready.

Peter,

Try to get a 12V 7ah battery if possible

Walt Barney

 

[peter mueller]

Thaks Walt,

'Ah' was gonna be a upcoming question

Found my dimensions

http://www.hangar-9.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN102

and this is a 7ah

i'll make some changes to my super duper design, and get sawing!

 

[dwilfong]

http://www.power-sonic.com/images/powersonic/sla_batteries/ps_psg_series/6volt/PS-6100_11_Feb_21.pdf

This is the batt I use. hooked up in series to make 18v at 12ah. I use a switch to isolate two of the batts for charging at 12v and the other one at 6v.

24v seams to turn over the engs to fast 18v works better.

David

 

[anthony_marquart]

Batteries plus has a great 12n 7amp for about 30... I think it's the 'Worker' brand... I've had great luck using it for a year.

 

[dave roach]

I use 2-12v 12amp gel cells from battery plus

Dave Roach

 

[Tom Foley]

I use 2-12v 12amp gel cells from battery plus

Dave Roach

Ditto

 

[Rokieboater]

i'm at the point now that i need to build me a field box(suggestions are very welcome).tools, fuel/starter......

i was diggn around and have an old/new 12v motorcycle battery that was intended for for my late father's flight box.

cant remember where but i have a gut feeling these batteries aren't used any longer?

.12~.21 motors is far as i plan on going, so no need to do 24v starter.

so my question(s) would be, what is everyone using?

Thanks

The best field boxes I've seen are made by Joe Scarpino- I do not own one but envy those that do-may be too large for your starter table, but will go 12/24 V & have room for a gallon jug, starter and more. On the smaller starter tables Most use a very small field box- I have a Gizmo Hobbies w/ 2 12 v gel cells and tower hobbies power panel. You may eventually want bigger boats and the 24 V will be needed.

Glenn

Joe,

also makes a smaller compact version that I use. www.jrsinnovations.com

Robert

 

[Robert Elder]

I just went through a similar process earlier this season. I had separate bits and pieces in a box that I used to carry what I needed to the pond with the boat on top but when I added a 2nd and then a 3rd Nitro boat to the mix, I decided to pull together a proper field box.

I found this prebuilt field box from Hobbico for something like $40. I already had the smaller 4.5 amph field battery (if you are buying new get the 7.5 amph one, it will go longer between charges and will have a bit more torque for very little more money). I bought an AccuGlow power panel and a Top Fueller fuel pump. You have to enlarge the power panel hole with a Dremel or similar tool and I mounted the fuel pump just above the fuel bottle. I have the wires run along the handle and into the power panel so it is hooked up to the fueling switch in the power panel. I wrapped the handle in a piece of that pipe insulating foam (the grey stuff) which makes for a comfortable grip and a finished look. I didn't mount the fuselage holding yokes on the top of the field box. I did add a small piece of pipe to the inside of one of the corners to hold my glow driver upright. It's easy to grab and use this way and I always have a wired backup glow driver from the panel, if I need it.

There's enough room in the open top container for my starter, WD40 can, small fuel tank with transmission fluid, syringe filled with oil and a rag. The drawer is great for holding wrenches, glow plugs etc. The panel will tell you when to recharge the main battery and charging is easy if you use a set of banna plug tipped wires to connect the 12V starter jacks to a battery charger that can handle the lead/calcium battery (my Triton2 EQ works great for this). If you use a nicad glow driver, you can use the panel to recharge it between runs.

I really like the setup.

 

[peter mueller]

thanks for the info guys.

12v gel has been ordered today.

the box i modeled up has room for 2 batteries.

ordered one(shipping was under $1 for 2nd) when i need it i'll get another

i went to www.jrsinnovations.com and did not see any links/info on his boxes. Maybe he makes these for his elite friends?

thanks again

 

[RodneyPierce]

http://www.jrsinnovations.com/Kboatstarterboxes.html