Empty H2 battery box
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Empty H2 battery box
Does Anyone make H2 empty battery box. I know Lowbrow custom has them, but I saw some that are more accurate to original but don't remember who was making them. I am planning on putting a Power-Sonic PS-6120 Fp battery in it. What do you think?
PowerSonic PS-6120FP Specifications
Voltage: 6 Volts
Capacity: 13.00 Ah
Dimensions - inches (mm):
Length: 4.25 (108)
Width: 2.80 (71)
Height: 5.55 (141)
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs. (2.18 kg)
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for superior performance
Valve regulated, spill proof construction allows safe operation in any position
Power/volume ratio yielding unrivaled energy density
Rugged impact resistant ABS case and cover (UL94-HB)
PowerSonic PS-6120FP Specifications
Voltage: 6 Volts
Capacity: 13.00 Ah
Dimensions - inches (mm):
Length: 4.25 (108)
Width: 2.80 (71)
Height: 5.55 (141)
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs. (2.18 kg)
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for superior performance
Valve regulated, spill proof construction allows safe operation in any position
Power/volume ratio yielding unrivaled energy density
Rugged impact resistant ABS case and cover (UL94-HB)
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
Been running 3 - 6 volt 7 AH Powersonic batteries wired in parallel in gutted battery boxes for years. Never had a problem and they have been lasting for years. Not sure who is selling the gutted battery boxes though.
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
Bates makes a imitation H-2 battery box that will hold a smaller battery inside but it’s well over $100 for the box alone.
I gutted a dead H-2 battery and stuffed a $30 Sigmas Tek SP12-15 sealed lead acid inside. For 6 volt, two $19 SP6-12’s will fit. Last summer I replaced a 6V Sigmas Tek in a different bike that lasted 8 years.
For a lot less money (and a messy job) you can make this set up yourself. Works great with my Cycle Electric 12V generator which is not the low voltage model.
These SLA batteries work with kick only bikes, can’t pull the cranking amps. For electric start you’d need a different battery.
I cover the open side of the gutted battery with a piece of thick rubber so the connections will not short.
I gutted a dead H-2 battery and stuffed a $30 Sigmas Tek SP12-15 sealed lead acid inside. For 6 volt, two $19 SP6-12’s will fit. Last summer I replaced a 6V Sigmas Tek in a different bike that lasted 8 years.
For a lot less money (and a messy job) you can make this set up yourself. Works great with my Cycle Electric 12V generator which is not the low voltage model.
These SLA batteries work with kick only bikes, can’t pull the cranking amps. For electric start you’d need a different battery.
I cover the open side of the gutted battery with a piece of thick rubber so the connections will not short.
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
Thanks for the post and pics. That looks like a good set up to me. I'd like to know though... will this 6v Sigmas Tek work safely running 3 brush generator with stock cut-out relay?
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
Read the side of that battery and it answers your question. "Constant Voltage Charge"droptopford wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:20 pmThanks for the post and pics. That looks like a good set up to me. I'd like to know though... will this 6v Sigmas Tek work safely running 3 brush generator with stock cut-out relay?
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
I believe the only battery that will last using a cut out relay is a wet cell lead acid.droptopford wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:20 pmThanks for the post and pics. That looks like a good set up to me. I'd like to know though... will this 6v Sigmas Tek work safely running 3 brush generator with stock cut-out relay?
The 12V 15 Amp Hour battery I have says on the case for cyclic use charging voltage should be 14.4-14.9 volts, the 6 volt model says 7.2-7.5 volts.
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
That's what I was afraid of. Guess I'd rather find out now than during the explosion.
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Re: Empty H2 battery box
Change your 3 brush to 2 brush and replace the relay with a regulator. There's a Shop Dope the factory put out with detailed instructions. Then run whatever battery you want.