So with all of the work I have done with my Portable this year I have been back and forth from the local batteries Plus to get cells at least twice, but more times for other projects. I have found and researched a few different types of lead acid cells and/or cell packs that will work with the Portable.
Cyclone has a three cell Sealed lead acid (SLA) battery pack. 6v 5.0ah, as the original battery is, however these packs are notthree individual metal cases, they come in a single plastic casing, but otherwise are the same as the original Portable battery. With some trimming of the case, they can be fitted inside the Portable's original plastics battery casing and the contact tabs cut from the original cells and modified to connect to the new Cyclone pack terminals. I have seen this pack range from $27.99 to $35.99 at batteries plus.
There are also several different companies who develop SLA battery packs for commercial emergency lighting (the dual spot light type), and those cells are commonly 6v 4.5ah from what I have seen in the restaurants I do electrical for. I have prices these on the web, and they range from $9.99 to $17.99 depending on the brand and supplier. Note that these types of batteries are not rated to last as long as the Portable's original 5.0ah battery, however that are much more affordable. Their smaller size also makes it easier to fit inside the original plastic casing of the Portable's battery.
Durracell is also now making a 6v 5ah SLA battery, identical in output specs to the Portable's original ratings, but nearly the same sue as the 4.5ah security light cell. I am not sure how well it performs or how Manu charge and discharge cycles it will take, but the gentalman at Batteries Plus said it was comparable to the cyclone brand cell of the same rating. Not only is the Durracell smaller, but also lighter and cheaper, costing only $21.98.
Feel free to reply with input or info regarding these or other replacement options!
Cyclone has a three cell Sealed lead acid (SLA) battery pack. 6v 5.0ah, as the original battery is, however these packs are notthree individual metal cases, they come in a single plastic casing, but otherwise are the same as the original Portable battery. With some trimming of the case, they can be fitted inside the Portable's original plastics battery casing and the contact tabs cut from the original cells and modified to connect to the new Cyclone pack terminals. I have seen this pack range from $27.99 to $35.99 at batteries plus.
There are also several different companies who develop SLA battery packs for commercial emergency lighting (the dual spot light type), and those cells are commonly 6v 4.5ah from what I have seen in the restaurants I do electrical for. I have prices these on the web, and they range from $9.99 to $17.99 depending on the brand and supplier. Note that these types of batteries are not rated to last as long as the Portable's original 5.0ah battery, however that are much more affordable. Their smaller size also makes it easier to fit inside the original plastic casing of the Portable's battery.
Durracell is also now making a 6v 5ah SLA battery, identical in output specs to the Portable's original ratings, but nearly the same sue as the 4.5ah security light cell. I am not sure how well it performs or how Manu charge and discharge cycles it will take, but the gentalman at Batteries Plus said it was comparable to the cyclone brand cell of the same rating. Not only is the Durracell smaller, but also lighter and cheaper, costing only $21.98.
Feel free to reply with input or info regarding these or other replacement options!