[Elecraft] FS 12v 5ah gel cells

[Niel Skousen]

Thanks to Wayne and Eric for letting me post this here !!

Good Morning Gang,

I have recently come into possession of several hundred 5ah gel  
cells.   So, as a summer job for my son, these are being charged, load  
tested, and offered for sale here on the List.   Amazon et al want  
about $12 for similar cells new.   Local battery stores want from  
$16-28, depending on vendor etc.

These cell are out of a data center UPS (APC full rack size UPS).    
All are tested to ensure they charge, deliver 10A (1min test), and  
recover to 12.6v after the load test.  12.6v O.C. is over 95% state-of- 
charge, or 'good battery' !!

We're using 10 of Mike Bryce's 'Gel Cell Charger's (QST Sept.'09, pg  
30) in a gang-charger.   Mike's agree'ed to let me offer a charger pcb  
or charger kit (I have a complete parts list, Mouser PN's) if enough  
are interested.     I'll need to get a minimum of 25 charger pcb's for  
a board run with Mike, so please let me know if you are interested,  
I'll put together a bundled price, and let people know.

FWIW the test load is 8 ea Radio Shack 10 ohm / 10w ceramic resistors  
in parallel, easy enough for anyone who wants to duplicate or test on  
their own.

A flat rate box will fit up to 9 of these cells, so here is a price  
break out for 5AH gell cells (4 lb ea) shipped via USPS FlatRate Box.   
Price includes S&H:
    2 cells,  $23   (9lb ship weight)
    4 cells,  $30   (17lb ship weight)
    6 cells,  $38   (25lb ship weight)
    9 cells,  $50   (36lb ship weight)

PayPal, check, etc etc    PayPal to   nskousen (at) ecsecurityinc  
(dot) com
Questions welcome, but there's not much more to it  8-)

Niel
WA7SSA   (good in QRZ)