Vexilar Battery Question

[Pasquatch]

Hi all,

My battery for my Fl-18 just died, and I am looking to buy a battery to replace it. The one that I currently have is the 12V, 9 amp Vexilar battery. I am hoping to get a replacement quickly, and the only local one I can find is a MarCum 12V 7amp battery. Would this work for my flasher? Here is a link to the one I am looking at. Battery

Thanks.

Wes

[wileycbii]

12v 9amp is also common to motorcycles & ATVs.  Try a dealer or mechanic.

Last year, bought several 12v 7.4 amp batteries from a local security systems guy (back up batteries).  If you know anybody in the maintenance section of a nearby hospital then they dispose of 12v batteries (many unused) after 6 months or a year.  So far, no duds.  All work well in my FL-18.  If you buy on the secondary market then make sure to test it before hooking it up to your Vex.

[MJS]

 If you look on the Vexilar website they sell both the 7 and 9 amp battery so I would say YES you can.

here is what the Vexilar web site has on the 7 amp.

V-110 Fisherman's Battery and Charger
This battery and charger set is designed for today's sport fisherman on the go, with rugged construction and design features that make it ideal for portable summer and winter use. Great for fly-in trips too.  The supplied charger is a reliable 1/2 amp charger. It features solid construction and a "charge-done" indicator light so you know when you are good to go.

Features
12 Volt 7 Amp Battery Capacity
Sealed Lead-Acid Design is FAA Approved for flight
500 mA Charging
Charger Will NOT Overcharge the Battery
Colored LED Indicates Charge Comple

[WYeyes]

Check out this site, can get 7ah or 9ah, deep cycle also.
http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action=link&product=33

[DEADONDYLAN]

Cabelas had the batteries branded with their name on sale for 14.99 I picked up some cause my friends FL18 had one crap out works fine 12V 7AH

[njangler121]

try battermart.com,reliable,fast delivery.and have any battery
or charger you need.enough said..............

[Kevin23]

Any sealed lead acid or gel cell in 12 volt. 7ah 8ah or 9ah will work. Obviously 9ah is the best, but it also has a higher cost. you should be able to find them anywhere, gander, bps, cabelas, battery store, heck even walmart carries them from time to time.

Used to be a few sellers on ebay that sold 7ah for $10-$15 shipped.

[MJS]

Here is an answer I got from Matt Johnson on the Vexilar forum. I asked what the difference was between the 7 and 9 amp batteries.

"Yes, you can use both a 7amp and 9amp battery with all the Vexilar units. The 9amp battery will however give you more sustained power and longevity. It also takes a better charge and maintains a stronger memory. For more performance situations you won't notice a different between the 7amp and 9amp when on a full charge, but you will notice a difference down the road, whether it be during a single day or after a season..."

[filetandrelease]

gander carries adrenaline 12v 9amp runs my 67c 10 + hrs.