Dan sigma 140 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement for my Red Top 30 Varley battery. The Varley seems to be rather expensive and heavy so I would like to consider something different, the issue I have is that the cage for the Varley has been riveted very firmly down and I don't fancy drilling them all out! Would anyone know of any other options still using the Varley cage? Or am I best to just get another? I would post a picture or 2, but I've no idea how to add them??? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 12, 2022 Member Share Posted January 12, 2022 A running thread on the best batteries for Sevens.What are the dimensions of the cage, please?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 12, 2022 Member Share Posted January 12, 2022 "I would post a picture or 2, but I've no idea how to add them???"There are three ways of posting images: two by uploading them to this site, and one by linking to them on another site eg Dropbox. They're all described in the Forum User Guide: https://www.lotus7.club/forum/chitchat/forum-user-guideMost Members now use the shortcut upload: https://www.lotus7.club/comment/2252151#comment-2252151 That's quick and comparatively easy, but it does limit the resolution of the image. Not usually a problem for photos but can be for screen dumps, images of documents etc. The other two methods don't have that limitation.Please let me know if you need any help or want to practise.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan sigma 140 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks, I just needed to change to desk top view. My battery is a Red Top 30 and it fits very snugly in the cage. Mine has female connections, but the male connection battery looks to be cheaper, so I guess that might be an option? Cheaper still using the discounts available from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 That is an excessive array of rivets and completely over the top. Mr I K Brunel would be pleased ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Yes it does seem rather excessive, I don't really want to go through the pain of removing them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted January 13, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted January 13, 2022 Gosh. Varley batteries are expensive. I know it's not much help to you as yours is the bigger Red Top 30, but for someone looking to replace a Red Top 25 the Lucas one is worth considering HEREIt might be worth changing the tray. You could get the new tray and Lucas battery and still have a lot of change in your pocket. Drilling out the rivets on the tray should only be a few minutes of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 13, 2022 Member Share Posted January 13, 2022 Yes, they're expensive.As you can see in the battery thread I recommend a sealed AGM battery for most uses of most Sevens (if you're not making the jump(!) to lithium).In your position I'd be looking at a Varley Red Top (which are all AGM type) that you know will fit or a Powervamp/ Odyssey where you've checked the dimensions. The latter will probably be cheaper.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 13, 2022 Member Share Posted January 13, 2022 "Mine has female connections, but the male connection battery looks to be cheaper, so I guess that might be an option?"On Varley Red Tops are these screw-in adaptors, or do you have to buy the correct battery?ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 You can order 2 different types of Varley, one with a male connector and one with a female connector, for some reason the female connection type are more expensive. I will have a look at those other brands of battery and see if I can find one that's roughly the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Life has taught me females are always expensive ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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