Lithium Batteries in Florida

cedricverdier · 2nd September 2006, 06:02

Hi all,

Does anybody know where to buy SAFT Lithium batteries (for my Meg) in Florida?
Are they cheaper than in the rest of the world (god damn expensive in Asia!!)?

Cheers

Skipbreather · 2nd September 2006, 06:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi all,

Does anybody know where to buy SAFT Lithium batteries (for my Meg) in Florida?
Are they cheaper than in the rest of the world (god damn expensive in Asia!!)?

Cheers

Hi Cedric-

There is a chain of franchise stores in the US called ‘Batteries Plus’. They are not a discount place, but neither are they overpriced- just call them full retail. They generally stock the C cell lithium 3.6 volt Saft you may want to use for a Meg battery pack.

There are also other choices. See this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...html#post36114 .

Hope this helps.

Ken

cedricverdier · 2nd September 2006, 15:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

Hi Cedric-

There is a chain of franchise stores in the US called ‘Batteries Plus’. They are not a discount place, but neither are they overpriced- just call them full retail. They generally stock the C cell lithium 3.6 volt Saft you may want to use for a Meg battery pack.

There are also other choices. See this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...html#post36114 .

Hope this helps.

Ken

Thanks Ken,

Very helpful!

Cheers

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 2nd September 2006, 16:47

Dive Rite Express also keeps them in stock (though I don't know about sizing for the Meg). Dive Rite Express.

devilgas · 3rd September 2006, 00:34

you can find them here as little as $4.oo - $6.00 USD each, no minimum purchase. And I am sure the suppliers can ship internationally.

Just search the web!

Gibbon · 3rd September 2006, 01:27

Arg!

The C size cells are close to the limit for transporting of lithium they tend to be counted as hazmat!

I dont know the exact limits, and it seems to be at the discression of the shipper to some extent - but it is my understanding that this is why ISC stopped shipping lithium cells.

In KL we only paid 22.4USD per cell but we got free delivery

They seem to be lasting a good length of time, but not certain about the economics of it atm. At 4-6 USD per cell I have no doubt about which option I would choose.

Jon

RonMicjan · 3rd September 2006, 03:12

this may be a good time to mention that I have ordered a flat of C lithium cells to make Meg battery packs and should have them available to ship in about 2 weeks. I expect for the packs to be about $35-40usd each, but will know more when all the parts arrive and I get set up to start building them. I built 2 packs over a year and a half ago and one is still running in the primary side of my meg, the other I sold to a buddy in Cayman and havent heard so would assume its still going strong.

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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 486	Lithium Batteries in Florida Hi all, Does anybody know where to buy SAFT Lithium batteries (for my Meg) in Florida? Are they cheaper than in the rest of the world (god damn expensive in Asia!!)? Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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Skipbreather WAY past the barber pole Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 524	Re: Lithium Batteries in Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi all, Does anybody know where to buy SAFT Lithium batteries (for my Meg) in Florida? Are they cheaper than in the rest of the world (god damn expensive in Asia!!)? Cheers Hi Cedric- There is a chain of franchise stores in the US called ‘Batteries Plus’. They are not a discount place, but neither are they overpriced- just call them full retail. They generally stock the C cell lithium 3.6 volt Saft you may want to use for a Meg battery pack. There are also other choices. See this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...html#post36114 . Hope this helps. Ken
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 486	Re: Lithium Batteries in Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) Hi Cedric- There is a chain of franchise stores in the US called ‘Batteries Plus’. They are not a discount place, but neither are they overpriced- just call them full retail. They generally stock the C cell lithium 3.6 volt Saft you may want to use for a Meg battery pack. There are also other choices. See this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...html#post36114 . Hope this helps. Ken Thanks Ken, Very helpful! Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Lithium Batteries in Florida Dive Rite Express also keeps them in stock (though I don't know about sizing for the Meg). Dive Rite Express. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: Lithium Batteries in Florida you can find them here as little as $4.oo - $6.00 USD each, no minimum purchase. And I am sure the suppliers can ship internationally. Just search the web! __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: Lithium Batteries in Florida Arg! The C size cells are close to the limit for transporting of lithium they tend to be counted as hazmat! I dont know the exact limits, and it seems to be at the discression of the shipper to some extent - but it is my understanding that this is why ISC stopped shipping lithium cells. In KL we only paid 22.4USD per cell but we got free delivery They seem to be lasting a good length of time, but not certain about the economics of it atm. At 4-6 USD per cell I have no doubt about which option I would choose. Jon
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