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**wedivebc** · 7th February 2008, 18:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller)

Now, I m not a genius when it comes to electronics..I can change a plug, bulb etc but past that electronics fly right over my head!

It is my understanding that the meg electronics need 7.2v to operate...Therefore, if I had 2 3.6v batteries of any description, wired together they should power the electronics..

I have seen plenty of 3.6v camera batteries and if they fit in the battery box, surely they should work?

Is this correct or my vaste knowledge of electronics starting to shine through?

Would they be wired in series or parallel?

People frequently wire 2 3.6v batteries in series for the meg. It will work with anything from 5.5 to 10 volts but I would be careful about going much over 9 and rechargables are not recommended.

7th February 2008, 18:38	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Hmm....Battery question? Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller) Now, I m not a genius when it comes to electronics..I can change a plug, bulb etc but past that electronics fly right over my head! It is my understanding that the meg electronics need 7.2v to operate...Therefore, if I had 2 3.6v batteries of any description, wired together they should power the electronics.. I have seen plenty of 3.6v camera batteries and if they fit in the battery box, surely they should work? Is this correct or my vaste knowledge of electronics starting to shine through? Would they be wired in series or parallel? People frequently wire 2 3.6v batteries in series for the meg. It will work with anything from 5.5 to 10 volts but I would be careful about going much over 9 and rechargables are not recommended. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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