Lighting system?

Question

I did a bad thing and didn't thoughly follow instructions for my lead battery. I left it charging for an extended period and it now will not take a charge. The lights and the light bar they mount on can be saved, but the battery is wasted. The lighting rig is Sigma Sports Mirage X series, the older one. Being that I like the modularity of this setup, I'd like to try to save this but am having trouble finding the replacement battery. Disassembling the battery case I have the core made by DiaMec, part# DM6-3.2 (6V3.2AH/20HR). Another spot has this information: "Constant Votage Charge"

Cycle use: 7.20-7.50V

Standby use: 6.75-6.90V

Initial current: less than 0.96A

The physical size if the battery is 4 7/8'' wide, 2 1/2" high, including the quick connect terminals, and 1 1/2 deep.

I'm wanting to try to save this as either a primary rig or maybe a back up rig. It was $80 dollars when I bought it and I figure upgrading would run nearly 50-75 dollars.

Answer 1

I found a 3 dollar 7 led headlight[helmet mount via elastic strap] at a dollar store.I bought all thier stock.

Most bicycle lights are c**p.They are heavy,spare batteries are to heavy to carry and they also are fincky and have delicate bulbs.

I own 13 sets of led headlamps at 3 bucks each and the first one is still going after 3 years.I use it for welding too.

It runs on 3 'aaa' batteries.

My old bike light cost 280 bucks and lasted me a year.

just a story shared

Answer 2

Try the below upgrade from lead acid to NiMh. Also see http://www.mtbr.com/cat/accessories/ligh... they have various battery upgrade ideas too.