boomer
Well Known Member
The past year or so I have noticed quite a few issues with newer PC680 batteries. This is in contrast with those who have had them for a quite few years, who seemed to get very good service. Some have opined that the product quality may have gone down recently, which has been my experience. I thought this thread might be a forum for those to chime in with problems to see if this is a concern.
I'm on my 5th PC-680 since August 2011. The first two were my fault as I ran them down completely, which is a no-no. Neither would revive using the rejuvenation process detailed elsewhere. However, the last three just died in regular service. One day they were good and the next they wouldn't start my IO-360.
The first of these (actually the third) lasted about a year. This one was successfully rejuvenated and is my aircraft now. The second (4th) went about 13 months and will hold voltage but not cranking power.
Now the third (5th) one just died after 5 months of normal use. I took it on a 4 hop cross country over three days, and it worked fine. When I landed at hope plate, I taxied in and shut down immediately. Came back 9 days later, and it was flat. Voltage was 11.0 on my EIFS, and I couldn't get a complete turn on the prop. Put in the rejuvenated battery (#3), and everything worked fine.
Tried rejuvenating #5 with no success. It will recharge to 12.75 volts but goes down to 11.5 volts after a day. This one is going back for a replacement.
Odyssey recharger used throughout.
Has anyone else had similar experiences with their 680(s)?
-Joh
I'm on my 5th PC-680 since August 2011. The first two were my fault as I ran them down completely, which is a no-no. Neither would revive using the rejuvenation process detailed elsewhere. However, the last three just died in regular service. One day they were good and the next they wouldn't start my IO-360.
The first of these (actually the third) lasted about a year. This one was successfully rejuvenated and is my aircraft now. The second (4th) went about 13 months and will hold voltage but not cranking power.
Now the third (5th) one just died after 5 months of normal use. I took it on a 4 hop cross country over three days, and it worked fine. When I landed at hope plate, I taxied in and shut down immediately. Came back 9 days later, and it was flat. Voltage was 11.0 on my EIFS, and I couldn't get a complete turn on the prop. Put in the rejuvenated battery (#3), and everything worked fine.
Tried rejuvenating #5 with no success. It will recharge to 12.75 volts but goes down to 11.5 volts after a day. This one is going back for a replacement.
Odyssey recharger used throughout.
Has anyone else had similar experiences with their 680(s)?
-Joh