Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ??

Brainx3 · 28th December 2007, 19:57

Hi,

Yes, that's because they are only 600mA. But I almost recharge them every fourth dive when I change the sorb and they operate quite well even in cold water where the water temperature varies between 2 degrees C and 5 degrees C in winter time. I use them for B1 and B2. They are said to be recharged about 1000 times and have 2 years warranty. In anyway, for the long run, I think it would be much cheaper than normal batteries. That's something I'm testing myself.

Best Regards. Wael

Brainx3 · 29th December 2007, 07:08

Hi,

I think since the time I started using them (about 6 months ago) until now they are performing well. If I keep the machine on during the SI then after the fourth dive B1 will drop to 2 bars. With Lithium batteries the advised method is to drain them as much as possible then recharge again but that's definitely not possible while using them on the inspo/evo as you don't want to go diving with low power. I was a bit sceptical at the beginning when I started using them as everyone talks about the Duracell to be the best and for some reason they think rechargeable batteries are not compatible or good to run on the machine. Of course when you have such a machine you want to take care of it the best way but that doesn't mean NOT trying new things and for me it's working fine so far.

Best Regards. Wael

Blomman · 29th December 2007, 12:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by UweM)

Udate:
-durability is 1/4 compared to varta in normal conditions
-in cold conditions do not use this kind of battery
(Shortly after the descent, the new battery showed only one brick)

Thanks for the update. I will test the batteries in mid January when I am going to the red sea.

// Blomman

Brainx3 · 29th December 2007, 13:40

Hi,

That's great, hope you will have a nice trip. Just make sure that you will take a universal plug converter as the batteries recharger has a US plug while in arab countries they use more like European plugs in their appliances.

Best Regards. Wael

Blomman · 29th December 2007, 13:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3)

Hi,

That's great, hope you will have a nice trip. Just make sure that you will take a universal plug converter as the batteries recharger has a US plug while in arab countries they use more like European plugs in their appliances.

Best Regards. Wael

Thanks but the Philips CRP2 batteries are not rechargeable so no converter is neccessary.

// Blomman

Brainx3 · 29th December 2007, 15:14

Hi,

Sorry for the confusion, I was talking about the Lenmar CRP2 rechargeable batteries as I thought you were referring to those as well.

P.S. I do have a couple of pieces extra in Sweden.

Best Regards. Wael

ccr_ada · 31st May 2008, 08:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3)

Hi,

Sorry for the confusion, I was talking about the Lenmar CRP2 rechargeable batteries as I thought you were referring to those as well.

P.S. I do have a couple of pieces extra in Sweden.

Best Regards. Wael

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hi Brainx3

so are you still alive?

how are the rechargeable batteries doing?
{any problems}

ada

28th December 2007, 19:57	#11 (permalink)
Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 292	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Hi, Yes, that's because they are only 600mA. But I almost recharge them every fourth dive when I change the sorb and they operate quite well even in cold water where the water temperature varies between 2 degrees C and 5 degrees C in winter time. I use them for B1 and B2. They are said to be recharged about 1000 times and have 2 years warranty. In anyway, for the long run, I think it would be much cheaper than normal batteries. That's something I'm testing myself. Best Regards. Wael
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29th December 2007, 07:08	#12 (permalink)
Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 292	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Hi, I think since the time I started using them (about 6 months ago) until now they are performing well. If I keep the machine on during the SI then after the fourth dive B1 will drop to 2 bars. With Lithium batteries the advised method is to drain them as much as possible then recharge again but that's definitely not possible while using them on the inspo/evo as you don't want to go diving with low power. I was a bit sceptical at the beginning when I started using them as everyone talks about the Duracell to be the best and for some reason they think rechargeable batteries are not compatible or good to run on the machine. Of course when you have such a machine you want to take care of it the best way but that doesn't mean NOT trying new things and for me it's working fine so far. Best Regards. Wael
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29th December 2007, 12:23	#13 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 151	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Quote: (Originally Posted by UweM) Udate: -durability is 1/4 compared to varta in normal conditions -in cold conditions do not use this kind of battery (Shortly after the descent, the new battery showed only one brick) Thanks for the update. I will test the batteries in mid January when I am going to the red sea. // Blomman
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29th December 2007, 13:40	#14 (permalink)
Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 292	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Hi, That's great, hope you will have a nice trip. Just make sure that you will take a universal plug converter as the batteries recharger has a US plug while in arab countries they use more like European plugs in their appliances. Best Regards. Wael
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29th December 2007, 13:55	#15 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 151	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3) Hi, That's great, hope you will have a nice trip. Just make sure that you will take a universal plug converter as the batteries recharger has a US plug while in arab countries they use more like European plugs in their appliances. Best Regards. Wael Thanks but the Philips CRP2 batteries are not rechargeable so no converter is neccessary. // Blomman
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29th December 2007, 15:14	#16 (permalink)
Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 292	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Hi, Sorry for the confusion, I was talking about the Lenmar CRP2 rechargeable batteries as I thought you were referring to those as well. P.S. I do have a couple of pieces extra in Sweden. Best Regards. Wael
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ccr_ada 07971475781 Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: uk sorry G.B. Posts: 221	Re: Anyone tested Philips CRP2 batteries ?? Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3) Hi, Sorry for the confusion, I was talking about the Lenmar CRP2 rechargeable batteries as I thought you were referring to those as well. P.S. I do have a couple of pieces extra in Sweden. Best Regards. Wael subscribe hi Brainx3 so are you still alive? how are the rechargeable batteries doing? {any problems} ada
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