Roadsport06 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 JK, I think it is Tayna's website that is the issue. If you search for Caterham the link takes you to an Exide battery. In the 2021 link I have put the link to the Tayna page for the Caterham Banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 10, 2021 Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 23, 2022 Member Share Posted January 23, 2022 "So, whats the best replacement that fits straight in. I looked at PVR25/PC680 GEL BATTERY is this a good alternate to Banner and will it fit size and cable wise."The PVR25 and PC680 are AGM type, not gel type. Current (!) suppliers.Many of us find them very suitable for use in Sevens. (But take the opportunity to consider whether you'd prefer a lithium battery.)You'll probably need to bend the strap or fit a new cage. But the PC535 fits the original tray, I suggest checking first.You'll probably need different length thick cables and may need terminal adaptors. If you don't have access to a suitable crimper it's wise to buy complete cables with the right ends.If you use a smart conditioning charger make sure that it has an AGM mode.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I run a PC680 in a cage. It's my second one. First lasted from 2006 until about 2011 and the second is still going. I remain impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 What cages are people using for a PC680? rallynuts.com look to have one for about £35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 25, 2022 Member Share Posted January 25, 2022 Do Powervamp still sell their own cage? That was quite neat, and was sometimes bundled with the battery at a discount.It was posted upthread that the PC535 fits the Caterham factory bracket.JonathanPS: Mine is retained by a bodged and rivetted factory bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 So £165 from Demon Tweeks for the battery and cage. I imagine we would get discount on top of that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I find Demon T expensive as a rule but with discount it might work out OK.I got the powervamp cage then re-sited the battery on the shelf behind the Banner tray (above passenger 's knees so to speak) and the ECU sits on the cage. It's neat, easy to remove and disconnect (i rarely do as i use the car all year) I always meant to use the old Banner space for a tool kit but have been too lazy to bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 26, 2022 Member Share Posted January 26, 2022 That is neat.Could you add a photo, please?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Trying but problems. New iPhone which saves photos as HEIC format and this is incompatible with BC. Working on it JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 There you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 27, 2022 Member Share Posted January 27, 2022 That is neat.Thankyou Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Noticed your still running the inertia fuel cut off.... these can be a PITA if activated by a road 'imperfection' resulting in coasting to a halt more often than not in a very unfortunate or unsafe place.Since your running an Emerald you don't need it as will cut the fuel pump if theres no crank signal form the engine.Save weight and inconvenience too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 7 Wonders i live in Somerset, there are no road imperfections Hadn't thought about it TBH as it has never activated in 60000 miles. Is it simply a matter of disconnection and joining the feed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Were all heading to Somerset then....... Yep you can just bridge the wires out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 28, 2022 Member Share Posted September 28, 2022 Recent discussion of experiences with different batteries.Current (!) discussion of best practice with master switches.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 13, 2022 Member Share Posted November 13, 2022 Any more experiences to share? What has anyone recently fitted... and why?ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 #68: I've just fitted my third Banner (2008 R400D, 51K miles). As I said here, I see no reason to change to an alternative brand -- the weight is hardly a problem, they last well (for me, at least) and they're not expensive.For the record, I did fit a Powervamp 25 in my old 1.8K SS-R, mounting it in the standard Banner cradle along with some packing:JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I also seem to get good life from Banners. I don't know how old the Banner was on my last car but I owned it for 4 years and 23,000 miles and it seemed as good as when I got the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 30, 2023 Member Share Posted April 30, 2023 Two years with an Enduroline EC680.AGM Capacity (C20) 75 Ah Capacity (C100) 83 Ah CCA: 630 A Mass: ? Price: £70 inc VATJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeMan Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Just a quick update, in case it helps anyone; I bought a Enduroline EC680 from Tayna for £88 inc delivery in May. The terminals take slightly smaller bolts than the PC680 Odyssey that came with my 620S, but that doesn't really matter as the new battery came with a set of bolts. Otherwise it slipped straight in and has worked perfectly. I can't confirm longevity yet, nor the claimed specifications, but I can confirm it works just fine, and is quite a bit cheaper than the Odyssey option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 2 Member Share Posted January 2 (edited) Thanks. It does. Enduroline EC680: AGM 26 Ah 600 A Weight unknown The website says "Other references: PC 680" so I checked the dimensions and they don't exactly match a PC 680, but it might be a rebadged Odyssey. Jonathan Edited January 2 by Jonathan Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 8 Member Share Posted March 8 Previous references to Yuasa batteries: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site%3Acaterhamlotus7.club+"Yuasa" ... Yuasa U1R: 30 A hr 330 A 7.8 kg £82.50 Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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