My battery is about 3 yrs old. it amazes me that mechanics affirm that 3-4 yrs is a long time for an aircraft battery.
I was going to buy a replacement at Sun N Fun, but the Gil rep of all people talked me out of it. Apparently they have some new technology for their batteries, and they were selling like hotcakes, but the replacement for the G242 (one mine would use) had not been approved yet with the new technology. He was expecting in a few months (which would be about now)...
So:
1) Is 2-4 yrs (or less) what others get out of their batteries. if more time, are you doing anything special to extend life? I still want it relaible when I walk out and go fly, and a battery minder is not practical, but I fly multiple times per month (unless my exhaust is off, see other post
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2) What brand/model do you buy, and why?
3) Anyone have any news on this new Gil technology, and whether it is worth waiting?