Disposable Battery

PA288 & PA540

Disposable 18 volt battery ideal for powering aids on a temporary basis or where vandalism or bird droppings prevent the use of solar power.

  PA288 PA540
Diameter 229mm 229mm
Overall height 804mm 804mm
Weight 34kgs (+/-2kgs) 34kgs (+/-2kgs)
Voltage 18 volts 18 volts
Capacity 288AH 540AH
Max peak load 50 watts 50 watts

Designed as a complete battery without the need to inter-connect existing cells into a pack to improve reliability.

  • Dry le clanché type battery does not require the addition of water or ventilation.
  • Specifically designed for use in sealed buoy battery compartments with no air flow such as ice buoys which become totally submerged below the ice cap in winter months.
  • Different sized terminals prevents reverse polarity connections (M9 positive, M6 negative).
  • The PA288 or PA540 can be interconnected to increase capacity.
  • Robust plastic waterproof container.
  • Sturdy fold-away handle for lifting in and out of buoy compartments. Especially suited to deep tail tube applications.
  • Shelf life of 1 year at full capacity and then only 10% reduction per annum thereafter.
  • 18 volt battery for use with flashers that have lamp regulation fitted to enable maximum power to be utilised from the battery.
  • 2 and 3 year unattended periods can be achieved on light duties between battery changes.
  • Waterproof replaceable 5 amp fuse.
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