Rebreather World - View Single Post - Optima/Hammerhead Primary Handset Failure During Dive?

jkaterenchuk · 17th March 2008, 23:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

I use 1.5 Volt Energizer Titanium AA's from Sams Club. Only had one problem with the old handsets and Kevin gave me some tips to avoid the issue... (Pull the spring out a little, wire brush the threads and clean the contacts with an eraser at regular intervals.) After that I did that I never had a problem in warm or cold water.

I have the new handsets now, but won't get to use them until April.

Question... Is there a battery tester that can not only check the voltage, but also check them under load to see if they OK to use?

Richie

Richie

I remember a thread about one year ago covering what was required to check the battery under load. Joe R was involved in the discussion so you might look at some of his old post to find it.

John

17th March 2008, 23:48	#15 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 827	Re: Optima/Hammerhead Primary Handset Failure During Dive? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) I use 1.5 Volt Energizer Titanium AA's from Sams Club. Only had one problem with the old handsets and Kevin gave me some tips to avoid the issue... (Pull the spring out a little, wire brush the threads and clean the contacts with an eraser at regular intervals.) After that I did that I never had a problem in warm or cold water. I have the new handsets now, but won't get to use them until April. Question... Is there a battery tester that can not only check the voltage, but also check them under load to see if they OK to use? Richie Richie I remember a thread about one year ago covering what was required to check the battery under load. Joe R was involved in the discussion so you might look at some of his old post to find it. John
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