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Batteries come in all shapes and sizes. So do the battery terminals. Car batteries have cylinder posts, motorcycle batteries have square posts, some are threaded, others are simple tabs sticking straight out of the top of the case. The terminal types that are going to be discussed here are commonly found on Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries. These batteries are used in medical mobility wheelchairs, uninterrupted power systems (UPS), ride on toys for kids, razor scooters, and more.
The SLA batteries we sell, up to 12 volts 15 Amp Hours (AH), commonly use the faston tabs as the terminal type. The F1 and the F2 are the terms we use to refer to the terminals. At first glance, they look very similar. These are flat blade type terminals which stick up at an angle from the top or side of the battery. These terminal types are designed to be attached with a push-on spade insert, either for your application or for charging. The F1 terminal is thinner, and the F2 is wider.
The F1 Faston Tab is No. 187 because it is 0.187" wide. This is equivalent to 3/16" or 4.75 mm. If your application requires the larger, F2 terminal type, there are adapters available to attach to the F1 and make it compatible with F2 connectors.
The F2 Faston Tab is No. 250 because it is 0.25" wide. That's 1/4" or 6.35 mm. The difference between the F1 and the F2 is only 1/16". That difference in width may appear to be miniscule, but if the application calls for one or the other, we recommend sticking to it. If you're not sure which one you need, a simple measurement will give you the answer.
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If you're looking for a battery with a specific terminal type, please look at our selection of SLA batteries. The terminal type will be listed right below the product specifications on the right sidebar. And if you need a battery specifically with one terminal type or the other, please give us a call at 541-474-4421 and our techs can help you find what you need, even if it means a special order battery with the either F1 or F2 terminals.
