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***ScubaDadMiami*** · 5th August 2006, 20:27

If anyone is reporting a problem, please specify which handset you have (nickel, anodized, etc.). Some of these things are known issues with various sets. However, my particular interest is in finding out which issues pertain to which sets (because I will especially tune in to issues with the new cases.) So, it woud clarify things if anyone reporting issues would state with which cases (and even software revision if relevant) they are having the problem. Thanks.

Since getting my sets changed over to the anodized aluminum cases (and correcting the initial leak issue that some sets had), everything seems to be working fine for my sets (though I didn't have the reboot issue even on the nickel plated sets). I have been using the carbon grease as an added measure though I was not having the issue before. Before adding the carbon grease, I cleaned the spring, cap, battery compartments and contacts with ProGold.

I have used the Saft batteries for liveaboards. However, at home, I usually dive once per week or so. During these times, I put in a set of Duracells, dive for about two to two and a half hours over the course of two dives (with about 30 minutes to one hour surface interval), and they seem to be fine. In fact, I take the sets home, soak for a while in Salt-X and then fresh water (which means that they are on during this time), and then leave the same battery set in for the remainder of the week, doing all of my next outing's testing on the day of my next dive (meaning the about six to seven days after the dive outing from the prior week). I then put in a fresh set just before heading over to the dive boat.

Note that I tend to fly my unit manually other than to test the solenoid when I am pre-breathing, just before entering the water. So, that might have something to do with the amount of battery life I am getting.

I would still like to see some kind of battery monitor, and I would like a way to put both units to sleep (instead of just the primary) so that I can save some battery life in the secondary without having to wait for it to shut down.

5th August 2006, 20:27	#49 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,066	Re: HammerHead Revisions and Issues If anyone is reporting a problem, please specify which handset you have (nickel, anodized, etc.). Some of these things are known issues with various sets. However, my particular interest is in finding out which issues pertain to which sets (because I will especially tune in to issues with the new cases.) So, it woud clarify things if anyone reporting issues would state with which cases (and even software revision if relevant) they are having the problem. Thanks. Since getting my sets changed over to the anodized aluminum cases (and correcting the initial leak issue that some sets had), everything seems to be working fine for my sets (though I didn't have the reboot issue even on the nickel plated sets). I have been using the carbon grease as an added measure though I was not having the issue before. Before adding the carbon grease, I cleaned the spring, cap, battery compartments and contacts with ProGold. I have used the Saft batteries for liveaboards. However, at home, I usually dive once per week or so. During these times, I put in a set of Duracells, dive for about two to two and a half hours over the course of two dives (with about 30 minutes to one hour surface interval), and they seem to be fine. In fact, I take the sets home, soak for a while in Salt-X and then fresh water (which means that they are on during this time), and then leave the same battery set in for the remainder of the week, doing all of my next outing's testing on the day of my next dive (meaning the about six to seven days after the dive outing from the prior week). I then put in a fresh set just before heading over to the dive boat. Note that I tend to fly my unit manually other than to test the solenoid when I am pre-breathing, just before entering the water. So, that might have something to do with the amount of battery life I am getting. I would still like to see some kind of battery monitor, and I would like a way to put both units to sleep (instead of just the primary) so that I can save some battery life in the secondary without having to wait for it to shut down. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com Last edited by ScubaDadMiami : 5th August 2006 at 20:37.
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