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Deka Intimidator 9A34?
by cowtown
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<<< Does anyone have any first-hand experience with the Deka 9A34? Its
specs sound rather comparable to the Optima YT (55Ah C/20, 120 min reserve cap, 970 CA), but its cost is considerably more attractive. I imagine perhaps life isn't as good, but I'd love to hear what other list members have seen. Is it worth adding the extra 3/4" length to my battery box? >>> No experience, but that $70-75 difference (e.g.- http://www.remybattery.com/Products/Deka-Intimidator-Battery---9A34__9A34.aspx vs. http://www.remybattery.com/Products/Optima-Battery---Yellow-Top-Deep-Cycle-D34-950__D34-950.aspx) works out to more than a third less! Listees have complained about Yellow-tops dropping in quality lately, too. Any idea where Intimidators are made and who the actual manufacturer is? _______________________________________________ For subscription options, see http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev |
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Re: Deka Intimidator 9A34?
by EVDL Administrator
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Deka Intimidators are very different from Dominators. I can't think of
anything about the latter that applies to the former. Initimidators (dumb name) are AGMs, Dominators (slightly less dumb name ;-) are gel batteries. The Intimidators' specs claim a much shorter cycle life, btw. That said, East Penn doesn't make junk. (So far. Knock wood.) David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Note: mail sent to "evpost" or "etpost" addresses will not reach me. To send a private message, please obtain my email address from the webpage http://www.evdl.org/help/ . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = _______________________________________________ For subscription options, see http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev |
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Re: Deka Intimidator 9A34?
by Craig Bailey-3
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On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 03:10:04PM -0400, Ben Apollonio wrote:
> > The Intimidator is supposed to be a decent battery, but I'd recommend > > buying one and testing it first to see how it handles in real life and > > decide based on your own testing if it's suitable for your > > application. > > That's not a bad idea. With the savings, I could easily afford an > extra battery for experimental purposes. I have a 300W load bank at > work I can use to get a discharge curve and to verify the reserve > capacity rating. Anyone have any ideas how I might (safely) test its > pulse discharge capability? I don't exactly have any 10kW 15mOhm > resistors kicking around, and the largest load bank I have access to > is only 1kW. > > If I'm happy with what I see, I'll be the list's guinea pig for these > guys. I plan to build myself a lithium pack someday, but right now I > really just need to get the car on the road. Five years into this > project, I'm tired of it not being done. > > -Ben > > _______________________________________________ > For subscription options, see > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev " and the largest load bank I have access to is only 1kW." is it oild cooled, and if not, can it be? reason i ask is.. i had to make a dummyload for some of my ham radio gear, i ended up making a 500w pack (100 X 5000ohm 5 watt for a total of 50 ohms) of resistors and sat them in a paintcan full of transmission oil. The oil keeps it cool enough for about 2-3 minutes of 1KW(could prolly go longer, but have not had a need to... could scale that up without much work. To get an idea.... http://www.k4eaa.com/dummy.html anyway, G'luck -Craig _______________________________________________ For subscription options, see http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev |
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Re: Deka Intimidator 9A34?
by Lee Hart
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>> The Intimidator is supposed to be a decent battery... I'd recommend
>> buying one and testing it first to see how it handles in real life >> and decide based on your own testing if it's suitable for your >> application. > That's not a bad idea. With the savings, I could easily afford an > extra battery for experimental purposes. I have a 300W load bank at > work I can use to get a discharge curve and to verify the reserve > capacity rating. Anyone have any ideas how I might (safely) test its > pulse discharge capability? You probably have a bunch of load resistors hanging up in your closet. :-) Use a wire coat hanger as a resistor. Dunk it in a bucket of water for cooling, and it can handle at least 250 amps. The spare battery can either be used as part of your pack, or if you abuse it too much, it can serve as your 12v accessory battery, or for some other use. -- Ring the bells that still can ring Forget the perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in -- Leonard Cohen -- Lee A. Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, leeahart_at_earthlink.net _______________________________________________ For subscription options, see http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev |
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