What batteries

bourskov · 15th November 2007, 17:48

Hi...

I have used Varta, Duracell and GP batteries, and they all preformed fine to my use...

I also tried some really cheap batteries from a local handystore, and I could not even get the controllers started...

Crap...

Cheers
Bo Urskov

Blomman · 15th November 2007, 21:31

Two panasonic died quickly for me (out of 7 I think). Varta has always been working fine. Now I will try Philips and also Duracell.

// Blomman

julieann charters · 16th November 2007, 16:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Guust)

ehmmmmmmm yeah sure.......

How? where?

Thanks for your reply but as you can tell this is hard for me to do as I never openen the handsets before.
Is this safe to do and most of all which part to replace?

The problem also accurs when diving in cold water.

Perhaps a manual anywhere to been found with pictures?

If your not hands on then i would not recommend it .
the internal module is exposed after the top lid is removed.
it is beded in silicon used when they seal the lid ,obviously lots of faith in the quality of the casting and the single o ring to use so much .
i think enough has been said allready about the handsets.
you then have to gently prise the controller module out while pushing on the cable from the other side inside the head, as the cable is a very tight fit thru the glands .
saw some rust on the top face inside one of mine so for the first time in 7 years i stripped em down meself,just takes a bit of time & care.
After getting em out and having a closer look ,the cause of the rust was the snapped end of a stanley knife blade embedded in the clear module potting compound from a previous AP "service" .
never used anything except panasonics in the classic ,had no probs.
elfyn

ding · 16th November 2007, 17:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by craige)

I use Panasonics in my Classic Inspo - tend to use 7 day shop too. Not had any problems and tend to get up to 20 hrs. However, I've been advised that they are not suitable for the Vision.

What he said.....

Mark Griffith · 16th November 2007, 18:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by JD White)

Am I the only one who uses Duracells?

JD

No.... me too,but they dont seem to last any longer than the cheaper ones?

cheers
Mark

15th November 2007, 17:48	#11 (permalink)
bourskov New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 92	Re: What batteries Hi... I have used Varta, Duracell and GP batteries, and they all preformed fine to my use... I also tried some really cheap batteries from a local handystore, and I could not even get the controllers started... Crap... Cheers Bo Urskov
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15th November 2007, 21:31	#12 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 153	Re: What batteries Two panasonic died quickly for me (out of 7 I think). Varta has always been working fine. Now I will try Philips and also Duracell. // Blomman
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16th November 2007, 16:56	#13 (permalink)
julieann charters New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anglesey Posts: 47	Re: What batteries Quote: (Originally Posted by Guust) ehmmmmmmm yeah sure....... How? where? Thanks for your reply but as you can tell this is hard for me to do as I never openen the handsets before. Is this safe to do and most of all which part to replace? The problem also accurs when diving in cold water. Perhaps a manual anywhere to been found with pictures? If your not hands on then i would not recommend it . the internal module is exposed after the top lid is removed. it is beded in silicon used when they seal the lid ,obviously lots of faith in the quality of the casting and the single o ring to use so much . i think enough has been said allready about the handsets. you then have to gently prise the controller module out while pushing on the cable from the other side inside the head, as the cable is a very tight fit thru the glands . saw some rust on the top face inside one of mine so for the first time in 7 years i stripped em down meself,just takes a bit of time & care. After getting em out and having a closer look ,the cause of the rust was the snapped end of a stanley knife blade embedded in the clear module potting compound from a previous AP "service" . never used anything except panasonics in the classic ,had no probs. elfyn __________________ Diving Angleseys wrecks and reefs aboard hardboats "Julieann" & "Empress" with diver/ skippers Elfyn &Terry both on ccr since 1999. www.julie-anne.co.uk 08004584090 07768863355 Last edited by julieann charters : 16th November 2007 at 17:07.
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16th November 2007, 17:49	#14 (permalink)
ding RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 58	Re: What batteries Quote: (Originally Posted by craige) I use Panasonics in my Classic Inspo - tend to use 7 day shop too. Not had any problems and tend to get up to 20 hrs. However, I've been advised that they are not suitable for the Vision. What he said..... __________________ Finstrokes
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16th November 2007, 18:57	#15 (permalink)
Mark Griffith New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 57	Re: What batteries Quote: (Originally Posted by JD White) Am I the only one who uses Duracells? JD No.... me too,but they dont seem to last any longer than the cheaper ones? cheers Mark
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