WTB: Nimh Halcyon Helios 13.5 battery

[Widiver_Paul]

looking for either a used pack for the helios 13.5 or Pro 6 can, min. 4 hour burn.


Paul

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[jonnythan]

The guys at http://www.batterystore.com/default.asp make Helios 9 packs for $150, you might want to ask them for a new one.. would obviously be way cheaper than a Halcyon battery.

[Widiver_Paul]

The guys at http://www.batterystore.com/default.asp make Helios 9 packs for $150, you might want to ask them for a new one.. would obviously be way cheaper than a Halcyon battery.

Thanks for the lead, I called Jeremy and he didn't know anything about it. I know 2 rows of 6 "c" cells will fit in that can, but all they had added up to 3.6 ah, which is less than the original lead-acid battery packs that came with it.

This is what I have (x2)

Do you know any specs or have you had them build you one? An order number would be helpful.

TIA,
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[jonnythan]

If you're a DIY kinda guy you should be able to put two sets of http://www.batteryspace.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=217 in there in parralel to get 9ah. AFAIK, the Helios 13.5 pack is 3 sets of 10 4/3A 4500mah batteries wired up in parallel.

hwdsndf@anet.com This guy makes a nice 9ah can and sells Helios 9 batteries shipped for $150. See http://thedecostop.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=45

He might be able to hook you up, too.

[DeWayne]

hwdsndf@anet.com This guy makes a nice 9ah can and sells Helios 9 batteries shipped for $150. See http://thedecostop.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=45

If you would like an owner's opinion of Howard's (Sandho) products, PM me.

[Widiver_Paul]

If you're a DIY kinda guy you should be able to put two sets of http://www.batteryspace.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=217 in there in parralel to get 9ah. AFAIK, the Helios 13.5 pack is 3 sets of 10 4/3A 4500mah batteries wired up in parallel.

Batteryspace doesn't have them, but I see TNR has those 4/3 4500 packs.
Looks like they're building one for me!

[DeWayne]

I tried emailing TNR to get a quote on a 9 amp pack but never heard back from them. What sort of price did they make on the 4500?

[Widiver_Paul]

The 4500 4/3 A's are $5/ea. They quoted the Helios 12 at $269, built in California

[DeWayne]

I saw the battery prices, but was curious as to what they would charge to build the pack, add the shrink wrap and connectors, plus shipping. Maybe I'll try calling them.

[Widiver_Paul]

If you're a DIY kinda guy you should be able to put two sets of http://www.batteryspace.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=217 in there in parralel to get 9ah. AFAIK, the Helios 13.5 pack is 3 sets of 10 4/3A 4500mah batteries wired up in parallel.

Batteryspace doesn't have them, but I see TNR has those 4/3 4500 packs.
Looks like they're building one for me!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the help, I had a great deal forwarded to me for a 9500 mah battery for less than $100 that I just burn tested at over 4 hours on an 18w HID! This doubles the previous 8000mah pack I had built myself for more than $100 that gets only 2.

Thanks again guys.