[Elecraft] FS 12v 5ah gel cells

[Alan Bloom]

Hi Neil,

What size are they?  Will they fit in a K2?

Al N1AL


On Tue, 2010-07-27 at 09:57 -0700, Niel Skousen wrote:
> 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)
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