CrappiesNeyes Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I need a new battery for my Vexilar. Any opinions or thoughts on what brand / type to get? Thanks in advance. CNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CNY Tim Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Battery Spec, Veteran owned and operated and for $18 plus shipping. I love the Tempest batteries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ed Carlson Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 A good 8 to 9 amp will serve you well. A vex does not eat up much juice.For lighting or a underwater camera...go 9 amp for sure.8 amp $19 and 9 amp $24 at Gander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BpAki987 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I got a Interstate 8amp. works great cant remember what i paid for it tho. It seems like most brands sell for around the same price tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JoeTC Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'd get an absorbent glass mat (AGM)battery. This is the type of battery I use for my boat, vex and for lighting my icehouse. The advantage is they are not at risk of freezing or cold weather damage. They also hold their charge much better than a flooded battery, only self discharging 1-3% per month. They are slightly more expensive but worth it to me since I've had batteries damaged while ice fishing.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Whoaru99 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I think the proper term for the general type of battery used for these things is "VRLA" (valve regulated lead acid). Two basic types...gel cell and AGM. Most common is the gel cell, afaik.I've ordered Panasonic brand in the past from DigiKey. They've been a bit more expensive but seemed to last pretty well. Dunno though, if they're worth the extra money or not in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I need a new battery for my Vexilar. Any opinions or thoughts on what brand / type to get? Thanks in advance. CNE
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