"Richard Kaplan" writes:


However the Hobbico website indicates the battery weighs 5.25 pounds and the
one I bought weighs 3 pounds and is smaller than the dimensions listed on
the Hobbico site... the goal at least for me is to fit this all into a
reasonable portable briefcase or carrying case.

Nonetheless, I agree with the idea that a hobby shop can be a relatively
cheap place to get portable battery supplies.. Thanks.

A) Brand X Gel-Cells [tm] battery is going to weigh the same as
Brand Y, iffen they have the same Ah-H capacity. Same with size.
[But there are different form factors.] In short, they are going to
be more alike than different.

B) There are lots of places to buy Gel-Cells [tm] and some are going
to be far better than others. I don't buy enough to have scoped out
the best deals, but some locales have speciality battery dealers.
An alarm company WILL pay very little themselves, but have a big
markeup.

You can find many suppliers on-line, including Digi-Key; but watch
out for shipping; lead is heavy.


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