Please explain the primary limitations of a flat top battery?
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There are no specific limitations. The reason for the flat top is just for more room in smaller devices.
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Some devices such as certain flashlights may not work with flat top batteries due to their positive contact point being designed for button top batteries. Also flat tops differ in whether or not the positive contact is raised above the battery package, making it the highest area of the battery top or not. All these factors enter into battery/device compatibility.
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This battery can be used safely in any position as long as you take care not to short circuit the connections on any conductive material. I would add one caveat however, and that would be if you mount it upside-down (usually not necessary) place a small absorbent pad that is large enough to cover the top (now the bottom) of the battery. Under certain temperature and charge/discharge overloads it is POSSIBLE for the battery to leak a few drops of electrolyte. While this is NOT POSSIBLE in any other position I thought it worth mentioning from personal experience.
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as in if the top is COMPLETELY flat well no , tis got a niple at the top but its almost flush with the edges , but have to to say its a really good battery , fits most items and really good quality but if price is a problems there is the Olight 3400 mah 18650, i hear they are good quality as well and cheaper, they seem to have the same design as this battery too
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Either. Some VV devices won't accept flat top especially the Provari mini. But for a mech mod, doesn't matter. Hope this helps.
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My own Red Top was purchased recently, but I understand the vintage Red Tops are like that old VW in the Woody Allen movie Sleepers, worth keeping long after other batteries have cranked their last solenoid. And an absolute stranger told me this Thanksgiving that using a regular charger on any Optima battery is tinkling into the wind. I'll bet the Optima battery charger would revive it for many more miles; mine even resurrected the supposedly dead Interstate battery it replaced. For the record, I've heard the old Red Tops were even better than today. But I like mine just fine, and wish you good luck with yours. My own Red Top was purchased recently, but I understand the vintage Red Tops are like that old VW in the Woody Allen movie Sleepers, worth keeping long after other batteries have cranked their last solenoid. And an absolute stranger told me this Thanksgiving that using a regular charger on any Optima battery is tinkling into the wind. I'll bet the Optima battery charger would revive it for many more miles; mine even resurrected the supposedly dead Interstate battery it replaced. For the record, I've heard the old Red Tops were even better than today. But I like mine just fine, and wish you... » Read More My own Red Top was purchased recently, but I understand the vintage Red Tops are like that old VW in the Woody Allen movie Sleepers, worth keeping long after other batteries have cranked their last solenoid. And an absolute stranger told me this Thanksgiving that using a regular charger on any Optima battery is tinkling into the wind. I'll bet the Optima battery charger would revive it for many more miles; mine even resurrected the supposedly dead Interstate battery it replaced. For the record, I've heard the old Red Tops were even better than today. But I like mine just fine, and wish you good luck with yours. « Show Less
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I only use regular batteries, I honestly do not know about that, sorry. I guess we'll have to do some research.
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The life of any battery is limited. I am keeping the unit plugged in for the time I have to used it.
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An swer here..when i purchased the batterys i was looking for a good long lasting battery an not a legal battle over technical stuff. Also in your question you wrote with current tech only about 3600mah. Notice the word about! You may be correct but you may not have found all the facts yet either. But beside all the technical an nit picking things it is a good battery an has served its purpose for me so far.
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It would definitely shorten the range or distance you could go before recharging. panda44r says the case size is the same so I can't see any problem other than not being able to go as far. My Pride Scooter has 2 of the 55 Amp batteries, but it is a large scooter and I am a large man.
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Do not think so, best I remember it uses a round and flat battery more like for a camera, etc.
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Best information is found here: http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=55
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It's not designed as portable power. It should be mounted in a vehicle with a permanent connection to the battery. I paralleled 1/0 leads from my batteries on my diesel truck. The alternator size will determine how long you can run a large load, I can run 1500 watts for 30 minutes with the engine running before the battery level drops too low to continue. My alternator is only a 60 amp.
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I would say it can be done. Having done a lot of electronics in my day it seems like a no brainier. The battery in the unit is a Lead Acid type so the charge circuit should work fine. You should consider a sealed Lead acid Battery rather than a standard Car battery or consider wiring several in parallel. The sealed battery will be much safer to store in general. If you use a standard Car battery, you could find your self boiling it or deep discharging it. In either event that would not go well if you stored in someplace that is not acid safe. You can get a pair of 9AH sealed batteries for $20 and almost quadruply this units capacity. The one in this unit is only 5AH. Just wire them parallel and you should be fine. Honestly, I would not use a standard car battery unless I stored it in my garage or at least out side my living space. One last thing to consider is that by adding a bigger battery, you are only increasing the length of time you can support the load without the Grid. You can not put a heavier load on the unit. The inverter will only safely put out the rated power no mater how big the battery is.
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I am sorry that I am unable to answer that question. Since this battery was New Old Stock it wouldn't stay charged and I was unable to use it.
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Unfortunately, no one can answer that except the sellers. Each battery listing will have multiple seller options, so look for sellers with good ratings and return policies. Check out their listings and contact them, or just go with one that has good ratings if you don't mind taking the risk.
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You can but it ruins the battery. The battery will become dependent on the constant charge and will weaken.
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Mary I have no idea, most batteries are pretty straight forward and can not be exchanged for one reason or another. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Gary