Other Power Sonic battery review

[parrdaddy]

It's time to give my review of Power-Sonic Super Sport batteries. I've been running a PTX20LBS-FS since about March 2010, and I have nothing but great things to say about it. I've been running TL and spent many weekends running it 2-3 days between charges with no problems at all. Ski starts strong each and every time and the battery seems to be holding up well to normal ski related abuse. They also have several smaller versions for you "small battery" guys, you can see all their specs here: http://www.power-sonic.com/images/powersonic/powersports/1256783492_2008_Battery_Specifications.pdf

They also have some pretty slick chargers, The Battery Sitter. Check it out: http://www.power-sonic.com/powersport_battery_sitter.php Lots of good info about charging batteries there.

To find out how to get one contact Kathy at http://www.power-sonic.com/images/powersonic/sales_network/Kathy_Peterson.pdf

I highly recommend Power-Sonic Super Sport batteries and Batter Sitter chargers :Banane25:

 

[Waternut]

That is a pretty beastly battery though. If it won't crank your ski at the end of a weekend, there are other issues. I've been running a Deka ETX16L for a couple years now with total loss. It's a couple pounds heavier though. I do like the fact that I can be utterly lazy and run the battery without charging for 2-3 days without so much as a hiccup but man that battery is a tank!! My summer weekends typically involve 3-4 gallons of gas and 3-4 hours of running my 800gph bilge pump per day. I always forget to turn the bilge back on when I stop to talk so I just leave it on until I get out of the water at the end of the day.

 

[parrdaddy]

Correction, I have the PTX20LBS-FS. It's just over 13lbs.

 

[Shonuff]

I just shot Kathy an email asking her to compare/contrast the PTX20LBS-FS and the CB16CL-B.

The CB is three pounds lighter but only has 10 CCA's less.

Thanks for the heads up, Parr.

 

[parrdaddy]

I just shot Kathy an email asking her to compare/contrast the PTX20LBS-FS and the CB16CL-B.

The CB is three pounds lighter but only has 10 CCA's less.

Thanks for the heads up, Parr.

Awesome, let us know what you find out.

I attached a pic of my battery.

 

[parrdaddy]

I just shot Kathy an email asking her to compare/contrast the PTX20LBS-FS and the CB16CL-B.

The CB is three pounds lighter but only has 10 CCA's less.

Thanks for the heads up, Parr.

One thing I see, the CB16CL-B weight listed is w/o acid. Not sure if acid adds 3lbs, but I'd bet it's close.

 

[rkm]

Ive been selling these batteries for 5+ years and can honestly say they're the cheapest battery available.

 

[McDog]

Cheapest cost or cheapest made?

 

[tipafew]

Cheapest cost or cheapest made?

wondered the same thing

 

[Big Kahuna]

Ive been selling these batteries for 5+ years and can honestly say they're the cheapest battery available.

I think he is referring to cost. Not quality, otherwise I would hope he would not be selling junk.

 

[Octane_114]

It's time to give my review of Power-Sonic Super Sport batteries. I've been running a PTX20LBS-FS since about March 2010, and I have nothing but great things to say about it. I've been running TL and spent many weekends running it 2-3 days between charges with no problems at all. Ski starts strong each and every time and the battery seems to be holding up well to normal ski related abuse. They also have several smaller versions for you "small battery" guys, you can see all their specs here: http://www.power-sonic.com/images/powersonic/powersports/1256783492_2008_Battery_Specifications.pdf

They also have some pretty slick chargers, The Battery Sitter. Check it out: http://www.power-sonic.com/powersport_battery_sitter.php Lots of good info about charging batteries there.

To find out how to get one contact Kathy at http://www.power-sonic.com/images/powersonic/sales_network/Kathy_Peterson.pdf

I highly recommend Power-Sonic Super Sport batteries and Batter Sitter chargers :Banane25:

how long are you days, riding time? i'm just a little new to the TL and i ride in the lake and i stay kinda close to where i put in so if i quits i dont have far to swim. the battery i use i know is junk(just standard battery for an x2) and looking to buy a good one. i know i'm not going to get an all day ride but i go through at least 10 gallons. 5 at a time bout 45mins. a clip.

 

[Waternut]

i know i'm not going to get an all day ride but i go through at least 10 gallons. 5 at a time bout 45mins. a clip.

If you're burning 5 gallons in 45 minutes, you must be racing. If so, you probably don't start the ski all that often and that's what really kills the battery. Maintaining ignition doesn't drain the battery all that much.

 

[GIL]

how long are you days, riding time? i'm just a little new to the TL and i ride in the lake and i stay kinda close to where i put in so if i quits i dont have far to swim. the battery i use i know is junk(just standard battery for an x2) and looking to buy a good one. i know i'm not going to get an all day ride but i go through at least 10 gallons. 5 at a time bout 45mins. a clip.

I use Jetworks batteries and can go on a 3 day freeride on a single battery and charge and burn 25 gallons of fuel in that 3 day ride. (The battery is getting weak at the end of the 3rd day). T/L is not as big of a drain as some people think. I feel confident these batteries would give the same performance as what i have now. Parr would not reccomend a inferior product!

 

[parrdaddy]

I have probably only run 10-15 gallons on a charge, but my weekends consist of a ton of start/stop cycles. Like others said, if you're blowing through 5 gallons in less than an hour, you're probably only starting your ski a few times. I would guess you could run 20+ gallons on a full charge???

 

[parrdaddy]

Parr would not reccomend a inferior product!

Thanks Gil!

 

[Octane_114]

If you're burning 5 gallons in 45 minutes, you must be racing. If so, you probably don't start the ski all that often and that's what really kills the battery. Maintaining ignition doesn't drain the battery all that much.

havent had the chance to race yet, just alot of bouy chasing/freeriding. just a well built 750 with a sbn46.(its ported pretty heavily and has 220psi) x2's are heavy and like a trying to make a plow go fast, hard to get that quick snap off bottom, even with all the hull mods. front fill/v-hull kinda and i do keep the throttle pinned.

 

[Octane_114]

I use Jetworks batteries and can go on a 3 day freeride on a single battery and charge and burn 25 gallons of fuel in that 3 day ride. (The battery is getting weak at the end of the 3rd day). T/L is not as big of a drain as some people think. I feel confident these batteries would give the same performance as what i have now. Parr would not reccomend a inferior product!

right now i run a ever start... i know i know its junk but it works. with the TL i only get 1 tank when i come in to fill up i switch batteries or i will be swimming back. ski runs pretty strong and i dont start/stop it alot.

but thanks to all for answering GIL,WATERNUT,parrdaddy. i will check into these batteries and charger.

 

[parrdaddy]

with the TL i only get 1 tank when i come in to fill up i switch batteries or i will be swimming back. ski runs pretty strong and i dont start/stop it alot.

but thanks to all for answering GIL,WATERNUT,parrdaddy. i will check into these batteries and charger.

WOW, you need a new battery for sure! 1 tank/45 minutes should be easy for a battery IMO...... You need to email Kathy, kpeterson@power-sonic.com

 

[GIL]

Thanks Gil!

I am only tellin it like it is and NOBODY can argue the point!
If I am not mistaken the last aftermarket item you pushed was the Thrust Innovations trim system that ALOT of us are still running today and still love! Simply put, the products that you promote are not flash in the pan crap that is here today and gone tomorrow. Why do you think I call you for advice?

 

[GIL]

right now i run a ever start... i know i know its junk but it works. with the TL i only get 1 tank when i come in to fill up i switch batteries or i will be swimming back. ski runs pretty strong and i dont start/stop it alot.

but thanks to all for answering GIL,WATERNUT,parrdaddy. i will check into these batteries and charger.

Hey, you run what your wallet allows you to run at the time. I had 1 Jetworks battery that lasted 5 years and had a neverstart for a backup. From time to time I would drop the neverstart in just to keep it going and it would only last a day max. Unfortunately batteries are like everything else in life, you get what you pay for.
I am a service director at a couple of Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships and it blows my mind daily at some of the junk batteries I see on the market. We have some crap available to us at a dealer cost of 19.95 that carries a taillight warranty and usually don't make it 6 months before they are shot.