Low battery warning

priestlay · 11th August 2008, 13:01

Hi folks

I took my 2nd hand YBOD diving for the first time on saturday and its got a fault, I keep getting low battery warnings on 1 handset even though the batteries are brand new fujitsus anyone got any suggestions on what it could be? I am sending it back to AP but just would like to know. I have checked the battery compartment and its fine and has the spring contacts, also I have checked the handset which doesnt seem to have any cracking or moisture inside.

Guust · 11th August 2008, 13:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by priestlay)

Hi folks

I took my 2nd hand YBOD diving for the first time on saturday and its got a fault, I keep getting low battery warnings on 1 handset even though the batteries are brand new fujitsus anyone got any suggestions on what it could be? I am sending it back to AP but just would like to know. I have checked the battery compartment and its fine and has the spring contacts, also I have checked the handset which doesnt seem to have any cracking or moisture inside.

I had the exact same problem.
Though I tried other brands of batteries, like the Panasonic and Duracell.
The problem also when calibrating, where I used the left handset as Master or diving in cold waters.
I now use the right handset as master and all the problems are gone.
The slave works just fine now.

Also you could check the IP on the oxygen first stage, 'they say' that if that's to high the battery is to weak to open the selenoid and is drown.

Dave & Sandy · 12th August 2008, 03:05

Hi,

We've had the same problems in the past.

I'd say there is either corrosion on your springs in your BBox or the soldering on the four wires that connect to the springs is old and causing issues.

When we've had this prob we have soldered in a new battery box and be done with the issue. Unfortunately AP doesn't sell just the replacement springs.

I'm no expert so best option is to post back to AP.

I hope you get the problem sorted.

Dave & Sandy · 12th August 2008, 03:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Guust)

I had the exact same problem.

I now use the right handset as master and all the problems are gone.
The slave works just fine now.

Hi,

Simply swapping handsets doesn't solve the problem. If you've got a battery issue with your master the handset will more than likely work fine as the slave......until it has to take over as the master, then the problem of low battery will return.

Hope

Soren Thomsen · 12th August 2008, 08:01

Hi,Had the same problem, sent the head and handset back to AP and guess what...cracked handsets and resoldering of wires.CheersSoren

DiverDan123 · 13th August 2008, 21:31

Hi, Had the same problem whilst diving in Scapa. Changed the batteries but still the same. Sent the head back to AP and it turned out to be a corroded solenoid. Think it cost about £40-£50 to replace, tip top now!!

priestlay · 14th August 2008, 09:14

Well got word back from AP and its an expensive one! new wiring loom, new solenoid and 3 new cells £600 the moral of the story is when buying 2nd hand get it checked out!!!!

11th August 2008, 13:01	#1 (permalink)
priestlay New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 3	Low battery warning Hi folks I took my 2nd hand YBOD diving for the first time on saturday and its got a fault, I keep getting low battery warnings on 1 handset even though the batteries are brand new fujitsus anyone got any suggestions on what it could be? I am sending it back to AP but just would like to know. I have checked the battery compartment and its fine and has the spring contacts, also I have checked the handset which doesnt seem to have any cracking or moisture inside.
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11th August 2008, 13:15	#2 (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: Low battery warning Quote: (Originally Posted by priestlay) Hi folks I took my 2nd hand YBOD diving for the first time on saturday and its got a fault, I keep getting low battery warnings on 1 handset even though the batteries are brand new fujitsus anyone got any suggestions on what it could be? I am sending it back to AP but just would like to know. I have checked the battery compartment and its fine and has the spring contacts, also I have checked the handset which doesnt seem to have any cracking or moisture inside. I had the exact same problem. Though I tried other brands of batteries, like the Panasonic and Duracell. The problem also when calibrating, where I used the left handset as Master or diving in cold waters. I now use the right handset as master and all the problems are gone. The slave works just fine now. Also you could check the IP on the oxygen first stage, 'they say' that if that's to high the battery is to weak to open the selenoid and is drown.
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12th August 2008, 03:05	#3 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 106	Re: Low battery warning Hi, We've had the same problems in the past. I'd say there is either corrosion on your springs in your BBox or the soldering on the four wires that connect to the springs is old and causing issues. When we've had this prob we have soldered in a new battery box and be done with the issue. Unfortunately AP doesn't sell just the replacement springs. I'm no expert so best option is to post back to AP. I hope you get the problem sorted. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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12th August 2008, 03:11	#4 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 106	Re: Low battery warning Quote: (Originally Posted by Guust) I had the exact same problem. I now use the right handset as master and all the problems are gone. The slave works just fine now. Hi, Simply swapping handsets doesn't solve the problem. If you've got a battery issue with your master the handset will more than likely work fine as the slave......until it has to take over as the master, then the problem of low battery will return. Hope __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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12th August 2008, 08:01	#5 (permalink)
Soren Thomsen Happy Hippo Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 166	Re: Low battery warning Hi,Had the same problem, sent the head and handset back to AP and guess what...cracked handsets and resoldering of wires.CheersSoren __________________ - Giraffes were created when Chuck Norris uppercutted a horse -
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13th August 2008, 21:31	#6 (permalink)
DiverDan123 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston UK Posts: 14	Re: Low battery warning Hi, Had the same problem whilst diving in Scapa. Changed the batteries but still the same. Sent the head back to AP and it turned out to be a corroded solenoid. Think it cost about £40-£50 to replace, tip top now!!
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14th August 2008, 09:14	#7 (permalink)
priestlay New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 3	Re: Low battery warning Well got word back from AP and its an expensive one! new wiring loom, new solenoid and 3 new cells £600 the moral of the story is when buying 2nd hand get it checked out!!!!
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