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Title: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig 72 on March 21, 2010, 03:37:53 pm
I'm looking to get a trolley system going and being a tight arse I'm going to make my own.I've already got a 100psi shurflo pump and varistream but the leisure battery I've got is chunky to say the least.Can anyone recommend one that is ideal for a trolley?Thanks.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Wizard on March 21, 2010, 04:07:58 pm
 You get different sizers 85 to 110 leisure battery the 85 amp beening the litest one.But still heavy.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: freshas on March 21, 2010, 04:11:06 pm
try screwfix i picked one up from them for about a tenner
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 04:29:24 pm
Most have a 24-28 ah battery, you will also need a4amp intelligent charger.  About 60.00 for both.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: d s windowcleaning on March 21, 2010, 04:31:57 pm
a motorbike battey is what i used when i had my trolley , you could allso try a mobilty scooter battery .
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Wizard on March 21, 2010, 04:38:22 pm
.I was chatting with one of the guys from WcW at Windex and complained about the weight of the battery and asked if a backpack battery would not be better he said the problem was that a 110 psi pump drew much more power than a35 psi B.P pump. That the smaller battery would not last a day.The 10 quid ones are for a B/P.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: paul rulton on March 21, 2010, 04:38:44 pm
Craig.... have u had time 2do me trolley? prob not as u ave just done windex ::) no excuse  ;)
if not when will it b done? so i can try n plan my week around it, instead of bustin my balls...
sorry bustin my back ;D
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: michael papworth on March 21, 2010, 04:39:26 pm
Might this be useful? My wife has something similar that she keeps in her car.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_180830_langId_-1_categoryId_165719#dtab
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: dai on March 21, 2010, 05:54:36 pm
Are you basing your trolley on a sack truck? If so you can mount a box to fit on the axle, this is what I have and use an 85 amp hour leisure battery.
By placing the battery there you have it between the wheels, the best possible place to keep it balanced.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig 72 on March 21, 2010, 06:49:31 pm
Thanks folks.Dai,yeah that's the plan.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: adixon on March 21, 2010, 08:17:10 pm
26 aph golf trolley battery from local car spares shop
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:10:01 pm
Quote from: HITMAN on March 21, 2010, 04:38:44 pm
Craig.... have u had time 2do me trolley? prob not as u ave just done windex ::) no excuse  ;)
if not when will it b done? so i can try n plan my week around it, instead of bustin my balls...
sorry bustin my back ;D


I made sure it was made before i left Wednesday!! so yes all done.

Craig
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: paul rulton on March 21, 2010, 10:19:15 pm
Quote from: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:10:01 pm
Quote from: HITMAN on March 21, 2010, 04:38:44 pm
Craig.... have u had time 2do me trolley? prob not as u ave just done windex ::) no excuse  ;)
if not when will it b done? so i can try n plan my week around it, instead of bustin my balls...
sorry bustin my back ;D
I made sure it was made before i left Wednesday!! so yes all done.
Craig
oh topman! can i use it 2moro or will it need chargin? im so happy now  ;D ;D ;D ;D
suppose u want payin 4it as well?  :( :( :( ::) ;)
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:20:27 pm
It's charges! paying??? err ok then!
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:21:22 pm
charged not charges! think this clean it up is playing up
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: paul rulton on March 21, 2010, 10:23:32 pm
Quote from: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:20:27 pm
It's charges! paying??? err ok then!
bugger! oh well worth a try ;D wot time will u b there in the morn?
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:37:37 pm
Will be in at 9 tomorrow.
Title: Re: What battery for a diy trolley set up?
Post by: paul rulton on March 21, 2010, 10:40:19 pm
Quote from: Craig Trevain on March 21, 2010, 10:37:37 pm
Will be in at 9 tomorrow.
thank u m8  ;D will cu then  ;)