Hatz Biplane Association

Hi,
I am just finishing up a recover of my other plans and can't wait to get back to work on my Hatz. I keep telling myself to get some pictures posted but haven't gotten to it yet. I have most details either done or planned, but I never decided on a battery. I will be using a Lycoming O-320 with a Toyota geared starter. A while back there was discussion of a Panasonic 18ah battery being suitable. I was wondering if anyone has come up with anything better.
I will be mounting the battery on the firewall, so weight is a factor with the 320. I will be using a wood prop, so that helps. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Al

Take a look at the http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/pc680-p odyssey pc-680.

I installed an Odyssey 680 in my Parakeet in 1995 and it is still going great. We also have one in our Hatz Classic.
John Hanson

Same here, been very happy with the Odyssey.

Same here, happy with the Odyssey.

Jeff Moore

Wow, that appears to be a no brainer! Never saw such agreement before! Thanks.

I know I brought the PC680 first, but then I was wondering if there is anything better out there, and found this:
http://www.etx18l.com/

a pound heavier, than the PC680, but twice the CCA? maybe too good to be true, with the same AGM technology.
Sorry to muddy the waters.

Hi Al,
My CB-1 battery is mounted on the firewall also, I used this Interstate battery. http://www.interstatebatteries.com 'Power Patrol SLA1116', 12v 18ah. My first ran strong for four years, until I left the master on and killed it. My second one is three years and still great. I like the $65 price. When I need to replace it, I will try one of the EarthX lithium-iron three pound batteries, the experimental Super Cub guys seem to like them. I'm based at 2nk9 if you are in the area. Herb.