Braille Batteries

russellauto1 · 02-15-2015, 05:48 PM

Any one using there light weight in a EFI car with alternator? Do the hold up? Was thinking of losing 20#s by switching from a full size to a smaller braille. Thanks

Rsmith38 · 02-15-2015, 06:00 PM

There was a thread last year about lightweight batteries. I used an 11#
Braille in my Jeep 4.0 and it was not enough! After using a 15# Deka PowerSport I ended up with a 21# Deka Powersport (Walmart sells them under their name). East Penn battery is the maker of many different name batteries. I suggest the 21 lb unit on anything that has FI, elect fan and waterpump, MSD ign. I also charge between rounds.

HandOverFist · 02-15-2015, 06:03 PM

Not efi Russell, but I use one (B3121) in the Camaro. I've only had it in the car for a year, but it seems to be fine. Be advised the Braille charger will not operate with many generators.

Larry Hill · 02-18-2015, 08:08 AM

We run two 11.5# in the Cuda and they last about three years. They work very well.

ATI Performance Products · 02-18-2015, 10:45 PM

We tried a ProLite Lithium battery a year ago in the COPO Super Stocker. 120 amp alternator regulated to 18 V max as we where told by ProLite. Charged it to green one night before loading, pulled out the next day and it was stone dead. Needed a $350 rebuild, used it for 3 outings and had it in the car for maybe 2 months. Pretty pissed off since we asked a lot of questions about it before buying. Took it out and sold it. Maybe it was a bad one, maybe not, but either way it ended up costing me a lot of time and money.

GallopinGhost · 02-19-2015, 09:15 AM

I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump.

Matt Welker · 02-23-2015, 03:52 PM

You will like the Braille Battery, standard or lithium. Email me and I can give you a direct contact at Braille to discuss your needs and take your order.

Matt Welker
matt@welkerlawfirm.com

HandOverFist · 02-23-2015, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GallopinGhost

I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump.

Brian - What model # are you using in your Mustang?

Altronics · 04-13-2015, 11:42 AM

Check out our Powerlite batteries. We offer different capacities to fit your application with weights from 5 to 10 lbs. Also offer protection circuits to prevent over discharging that can prevent damage. These lithium batteries can live 5 times longer then other battery technologies, are extremely light weight and can charge many times faster.

HandOverFist · 06-28-2015, 12:56 AM

Regarding my previous post about the Braille charger not working with some generators...this proved to be false. I found my Yamaha 2000 generator has a switch/governor which when selected only ramps up according to load. This setting was not enough to excite the Braille charger. By turning off this feature of the generator the charger now activates...the Braille 10 amp charger tops off my batteries quicker than any other I have tried. My apologies for the previous misinformation.

02-15-2015, 05:48 PM	#1
russellauto1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 149 Likes: 2 Liked 35 Times in 6 Posts	Braille Batteries Any one using there light weight in a EFI car with alternator? Do the hold up? Was thinking of losing 20#s by switching from a full size to a smaller braille. Thanks

02-15-2015, 06:00 PM	#2
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries There was a thread last year about lightweight batteries. I used an 11# Braille in my Jeep 4.0 and it was not enough! After using a 15# Deka PowerSport I ended up with a 21# Deka Powersport (Walmart sells them under their name). East Penn battery is the maker of many different name batteries. I suggest the 21 lb unit on anything that has FI, elect fan and waterpump, MSD ign. I also charge between rounds.

02-15-2015, 06:03 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries Not efi Russell, but I use one (B3121) in the Camaro. I've only had it in the car for a year, but it seems to be fine. Be advised the Braille charger will not operate with many generators. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

02-18-2015, 08:08 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,617 Likes: 1,904 Liked 10,662 Times in 2,213 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries We run two 11.5# in the Cuda and they last about three years. They work very well. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-18-2015, 10:45 PM	#5
ATI Performance Products Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 1 Post	Re: Braille Batteries We tried a ProLite Lithium battery a year ago in the COPO Super Stocker. 120 amp alternator regulated to 18 V max as we where told by ProLite. Charged it to green one night before loading, pulled out the next day and it was stone dead. Needed a $350 rebuild, used it for 3 outings and had it in the car for maybe 2 months. Pretty pissed off since we asked a lot of questions about it before buying. Took it out and sold it. Maybe it was a bad one, maybe not, but either way it ended up costing me a lot of time and money. __________________ ATI Racing

02-19-2015, 09:15 AM	#6
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 230 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries I'm on my third yr. with one in a EFI mustang, stock alternator. Works like a champ. I put it on a trickle charger at home every once in a while. For running the electric radiator fan between rounds I use a separate deep cycle battery so I don't need to charge the braille battery between rounds. It's in a pure stock car so it has oem water pump. __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358

02-23-2015, 03:52 PM	#7
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 193 Likes: 1,441 Liked 77 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries You will like the Braille Battery, standard or lithium. Email me and I can give you a direct contact at Braille to discuss your needs and take your order. Matt Welker matt@welkerlawfirm.com __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

04-13-2015, 11:42 AM	#9
Altronics Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 63 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries Check out our Powerlite batteries. We offer different capacities to fit your application with weights from 5 to 10 lbs. Also offer protection circuits to prevent over discharging that can prevent damage. These lithium batteries can live 5 times longer then other battery technologies, are extremely light weight and can charge many times faster. __________________ Fred Bartoli 847-923-0002

06-28-2015, 12:56 AM	#10
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Braille Batteries Regarding my previous post about the Braille charger not working with some generators...this proved to be false. I found my Yamaha 2000 generator has a switch/governor which when selected only ramps up according to load. This setting was not enough to excite the Braille charger. By turning off this feature of the generator the charger now activates...the Braille 10 amp charger tops off my batteries quicker than any other I have tried. My apologies for the previous misinformation. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321