What batteries

andy_chesney · 14th November 2007, 22:32

Hi all

I need some new batteries for my inspo classic, what sort does everybody tend to use, I know that the fujitsu are the recommended ones but has anybody used Panasonic etc

Also where you get them from I see 7dayshop are used quite alot by people is there anywhere else

Thanks

Andy

craige · 14th November 2007, 22:36

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.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 15th November 2007, 05:47

I use the panasonic too. No Problems.

Cheers Markku

Campbell · 15th November 2007, 08:37

I also use the Panasonice ones from 7dayshop.

No issues seen in the year I have been using them (8 used so far), I use them for about 15-17 hours.

One thing that has been discussed on here previously is that after 15/17 hours I throw the master battery away and put the slave in the master position and put a fresh one in the slave position. I know £2.40 is cheap and some people replace both but seems a good way to run. You always have a new battery in the back-up position.

I buy 10 at a time works out at about £2.40 each, pretty good considering AP want £21.74 for 2 - ouch!!!

John

***Beanie*** · 15th November 2007, 08:41

Panasonic in the classic and Energizer (I think) in the Vision, I think the Energizers are OK by APD in the Vision.

JD White · 15th November 2007, 10:26

Am I the only one who uses Duracells?

JD

Guust · 15th November 2007, 10:53

I had some problems with my Classic and the use of Duracells.
When I calibrate the warning 'low battery' appears even when the battery is just new.

I switched to new Panasonics just to determine if it is the Duracell but also these new Panasonics gave the same warning.

When switching the Slave to Master the problems dissapear.
Normally my left one is the Master.

Any idea what causes this warning? Bad contacts?

jhaaja · 15th November 2007, 10:56

I would guess the microswitch in the handset is about to give up. Quite cheap to fix at AP or can be done by yourself also.

JH

Guust · 15th November 2007, 11:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

I would guess the microswitch in the handset is about to give up. Quite cheap to fix at AP or can be done by yourself also.

JH

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?

jhaaja · 15th November 2007, 11:17

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?

Some info: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...ht=Microswitch

Might be best if you just send the lid to AP for check up.

That microswitch is the only part inside the handset that is not potted. You just open the four screws that hold the black cover on the actual handset housing. Then just unscrew some more from the clear plastic handset housing and voila you see the internals and the microswitch

14th November 2007, 22:32	#1 (permalink)
andy_chesney New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: tamwoth Posts: 9	What batteries Hi all I need some new batteries for my inspo classic, what sort does everybody tend to use, I know that the fujitsu are the recommended ones but has anybody used Panasonic etc Also where you get them from I see 7dayshop are used quite alot by people is there anywhere else Thanks Andy
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14th November 2007, 22:36	#2 (permalink)
craige RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon, England Posts: 9	Re: What batteries 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.
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15th November 2007, 05:47	#3 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 811	Re: What batteries I use the panasonic too. No Problems. Cheers Markku
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Campbell RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 116	Re: What batteries I also use the Panasonice ones from 7dayshop. No issues seen in the year I have been using them (8 used so far), I use them for about 15-17 hours. One thing that has been discussed on here previously is that after 15/17 hours I throw the master battery away and put the slave in the master position and put a fresh one in the slave position. I know £2.40 is cheap and some people replace both but seems a good way to run. You always have a new battery in the back-up position. I buy 10 at a time works out at about £2.40 each, pretty good considering AP want £21.74 for 2 - ouch!!! John __________________
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Re: What batteries Panasonic in the classic and Energizer (I think) in the Vision, I think the Energizers are OK by APD in the Vision. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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15th November 2007, 10:26	#6 (permalink)
JD White New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 44	Re: What batteries Am I the only one who uses Duracells? JD __________________ Drilling holes is just boring.....
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Guust RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 20	Re: What batteries I had some problems with my Classic and the use of Duracells. When I calibrate the warning 'low battery' appears even when the battery is just new. I switched to new Panasonics just to determine if it is the Duracell but also these new Panasonics gave the same warning. When switching the Slave to Master the problems dissapear. Normally my left one is the Master. Any idea what causes this warning? Bad contacts?
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: What batteries I would guess the microswitch in the handset is about to give up. Quite cheap to fix at AP or can be done by yourself also. JH
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15th November 2007, 11:12	#9 (permalink)
Guust RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 20	Re: What batteries Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) I would guess the microswitch in the handset is about to give up. Quite cheap to fix at AP or can be done by yourself also. JH 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?
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	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? Some info: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...ht=Microswitch Might be best if you just send the lid to AP for check up. That microswitch is the only part inside the handset that is not potted. You just open the four screws that hold the black cover on the actual handset housing. Then just unscrew some more from the clear plastic handset housing and voila you see the internals and the microswitch
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