You need a battery that actually lasts through the day — not one that's flat by lunch. Whether it's powering a portable PA for the school assembly, keeping an alarm panel honest overnight, or giving the kids' ride-on toy a full session of fun, you want a cell that holds its voltage.
This Jaycar 12V 4.5Ah SLA battery delivers a 20-hour rate of 225mA and can push up to 22.5A for five seconds when the device asks for a burst. At 1.5kg it's solid without being awkward, and the sealed design means no acid, no top-up, no mess.
Charge at under 1.35A between 14.4V and 15V (measured at 25°C) and it'll be ready when you are. No 'back in three weeks.' No 'we'll look into it.' Just a battery that does the job
| brand | Jaycar |
| voltage | 12V |
| capacity | 4.5Ah |
| chemistry | Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) |
| initial_charge_current | < 1.35A at 14.4–15V @ 25°C |
| discharge_rate_20hr | 225mA |
| max_discharge_current | 22.5A (5 sec) |
| weight | 1.5kg |
| category | Electronics & Components > Power & Batteries |