Powervamp GPU
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From: Devon
Powervamp GPU
Hi all,
just a quicky.
I noticed a powervamp external power cart currently on ebay but do not know much about these.
Can any of you tell me whether the Powervamp's are good or not. I looked on their site for info, they are not the cheapest batteries I have seen.
I appreciate any info given.
Regards,
Jon.
just a quicky.
I noticed a powervamp external power cart currently on ebay but do not know much about these.
Can any of you tell me whether the Powervamp's are good or not. I looked on their site for info, they are not the cheapest batteries I have seen.
I appreciate any info given.
Regards,
Jon.
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From: OS SX2063
Powervamp kit does what it says on the tin in my experience.
Their MD is an approachable chap, I am sure they would probably service it / change the batteries if needed, and they are not too far away from you in Devon, they are located (or they were) in Weston Super Mare.
Not cheap, but always worked when I've needed them.
GS
Their MD is an approachable chap, I am sure they would probably service it / change the batteries if needed, and they are not too far away from you in Devon, they are located (or they were) in Weston Super Mare.
Not cheap, but always worked when I've needed them.
GS
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From: Clitheroe, Lancs
I have a Coolspool 17 which i bought from Powervamp. Always use it the first start of the day in cold weather, or when the engine hasn't run for a couple of weeks. Will start 100 degrees cooler and much faster.
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We use Powervamps all the time and they are great. The only snag I can see with the one on ebay is that it does not have a built in generator to maintain the battery condition. Not a problem if only used to start 1 or 2 aircraft and then back onto trickle charge, though. Do check carefully the cost of genuine new batteries as the existing ones sound as though they are shot.
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Powervamp
Thanks Oldbeefer,
it would be used to start a turbine heli sometimes after being left dormant for a while.
I spoke to powervamp today who do service the units and replace batteries when necessary essentially making the unit as good as new the cost of which would still make the ebay unit a good deal provided it does not go for a silly price.
it would be used to start a turbine heli sometimes after being left dormant for a while.
I spoke to powervamp today who do service the units and replace batteries when necessary essentially making the unit as good as new the cost of which would still make the ebay unit a good deal provided it does not go for a silly price.
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From: Devon
Powervamp
Going up, it sure is.
I was going to go to about £500 because even though the batteries may need overhauling the dual battery unit with integral charger seems a beauty. For my single engine a single unit would do but I must admit 2 would be nice.
MD600Driver I will not outbid you. I am not that much of a ba**ard. Hope you win it. Have you thought of offering a buy it now to prevent it going up even more!
Nite.
I was going to go to about £500 because even though the batteries may need overhauling the dual battery unit with integral charger seems a beauty. For my single engine a single unit would do but I must admit 2 would be nice.
MD600Driver I will not outbid you. I am not that much of a ba**ard. Hope you win it. Have you thought of offering a buy it now to prevent it going up even more!
Nite.
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Ooops,
Sorry MD600, That will be me , only just seen this thread! If you want it I wont bid any more (£790) As we have one already( just wanted it for our other LS, but can do without it) so will not bid any further.
Sorry
HB
Sorry MD600, That will be me , only just seen this thread! If you want it I wont bid any more (£790) As we have one already( just wanted it for our other LS, but can do without it) so will not bid any further.
Sorry
HB
