Dobson_justin Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I think I need to change my battery as it is not holding as much charge as it did. I have a banner battery currently, so the simplest would be a straight swap as I assume the old and new batteries will be the same size, so fit the bracket that is in already.Any advice on alternatives? If not, where can you get banner batteries from, as posting them would be a challenge I assume?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 14, 2018 Member Share Posted May 14, 2018 If you want a straight replacement: Tayna. No problem posting. Consistently recommended.My current recommendation for most uses of most 7s: Powervamp PC680. That thread includes how to buy one, which is surprisingly difficult.Unless you're considering lithium...Tanya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks, and the benefit of lithium? Don’t know much about car batteries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 14, 2018 Member Share Posted May 14, 2018 ... the Great Lithium Question...(Very light, expensive and possibly now suitable for widespread use.)Tanya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks. Seems a bit too much fuss for me! Just want a battery that works well and will fit in the current cage. The PC680 looks interesting, do you know if it fits in the existing cage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted May 15, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted May 15, 2018 No it won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhauri Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I use the PC625, a tad more expensive than the PC680 but is 1kg lighter and is a little bit more powerful.You will need a new cradle for it though.Do Powervamp actually make them or are they just a retailer? I thought these batteries were made by EnerSys; never-the-less they are readily available from DemonTweeks or JJC Race & Rally (either direct or via eBay).eBay listing I bought my PC625 through recently: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Odyssey-Extreme-Battery-Race-Racing-Oval-Rally-Motorsport-Dry-CellJust select the model needed from the drop-down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budjuggler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Powervamp = OdysseyPVC25 = PC680 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Cooper Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I have just replaced the existing Banner. Online & charged.Surprised it is classed as a lawnmower battery!Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 You’d better get those cutters and rollers fitted then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks all! Tight for time so will have to be a replacement Banner for now. The power vamp looks good, but don’t have time to mess around changing the cage, as I can guarantee it will become 10x more complicated than it is meant to be and I need it in for the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Justin, When you're at Blyton at the weekend come and say hello (Chris, no. 578) and you can see how to modify an existing Banner battery tray to accomoddate a smaller battery. I use an Ultramax NPG 22-12 (and that's for a golf cart!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Perfect, thanks Chris. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianwindo Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 While the Banner has the +ve connection on the LHS its opposite on the Odyssey. As well as a new cage you need to check your cable reaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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