Meg batteries in L.A!

hirudin · 11th July 2006, 22:04

Hi All!

Just found a close and convenient source for Meg batteries for those of you on the west side:

BatteriesPlus
5437 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA

Went in there during my lunch break with my dead battery pack and within 10 minutes walked out with a new one. They made it on the spot, and it only cost $8, labor included. Have yet to put it in the unit, but the staff were very friendly and exceedingly helpful and I didn't have to bother with my less-than-stellar solder technique... they'll get my business again.

-Jesse-

Explorer · 11th July 2006, 23:54

What size of batteries did you use for the battery pack?

Skipbreather · 12th July 2006, 00:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by hirudin)

Hi All!

Just found a close and convenient source for Meg batteries for those of you on the west side:

BatteriesPlus
5437 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA

Went in there during my lunch break with my dead battery pack and within 10 minutes walked out with a new one. They made it on the spot, and it only cost $8, labor included. Have yet to put it in the unit, but the staff were very friendly and exceedingly helpful and I didn't have to bother with my less-than-stellar solder technique... they'll get my business again.

-Jesse-

Before all the Meg owners have a laundry accident with excitement:

You must be talking about a pack made from 5 AA alkaline cells, right? Last time I checked at our local Batteries Plus store, they were getting just under $20 EACH for C cell lithium batteries. Even at that price, they are half the price per hour of the alkalines.

Best,
Ken

hirudin · 12th July 2006, 00:41

Yep, AA alkalines just like the original packs... after reading the Meg battery FAQ and the issues with lithium cells I figured I'd rather not deal with any of that, but maybe that's just the safts.

Besides, the batteries packs my Meg was supplied with have lasted a good 50 hours on my unit, and those used Eveready alkalines...

Other than the issue of runtime, is there something I'm missing? What is the experience of other Meg users with different battery configurations?

-Jesse-

**wedivebc** · 12th July 2006, 02:17

Just wondering, how long did your last batteries last?

Skipbreather · 12th July 2006, 15:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by hirudin)

Yep, AA alkalines just like the original packs... after reading the Meg battery FAQ and the issues with lithium cells I figured I'd rather not deal with any of that, but maybe that's just the safts.

Other than the issue of runtime, is there something I'm missing? What is the experience of other Meg users with different battery configurations?

-Jesse-

Hi Jesse-

You’ll find a good discussion of lithium C cells on this thread:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...s-30-each.html

Besides a *much* longer life in service, perhaps one of the biggest generic advantages of lithium cells vs alkaline is that lithiums seem to maintain voltage better when exposed to cold situations.

Ken

MikeH · 14th July 2006, 04:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

You’ll find a good discussion of lithium C cells on this thread:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...s-30-each.html

Besides a *much* longer life in service, perhaps one of the biggest generic advantages of lithium cells vs alkaline is that lithiums seem to maintain voltage better when exposed to cold situations.

Plus....the guy that started that thread is a GENIUS!

Mike

11th July 2006, 22:04	#1 (permalink)
hirudin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: rock-hopper Posts: 52	Meg batteries in L.A! Hi All! Just found a close and convenient source for Meg batteries for those of you on the west side: BatteriesPlus 5437 S. Sepulveda Blvd Culver City, CA Went in there during my lunch break with my dead battery pack and within 10 minutes walked out with a new one. They made it on the spot, and it only cost $8, labor included. Have yet to put it in the unit, but the staff were very friendly and exceedingly helpful and I didn't have to bother with my less-than-stellar solder technique... they'll get my business again. -Jesse-
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! What size of batteries did you use for the battery pack? __________________ KONA COFFEE
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12th July 2006, 00:04	#3 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print 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: 584	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! Quote: (Originally Posted by hirudin) Hi All! Just found a close and convenient source for Meg batteries for those of you on the west side: BatteriesPlus 5437 S. Sepulveda Blvd Culver City, CA Went in there during my lunch break with my dead battery pack and within 10 minutes walked out with a new one. They made it on the spot, and it only cost $8, labor included. Have yet to put it in the unit, but the staff were very friendly and exceedingly helpful and I didn't have to bother with my less-than-stellar solder technique... they'll get my business again. -Jesse- Before all the Meg owners have a laundry accident with excitement: You must be talking about a pack made from 5 AA alkaline cells, right? Last time I checked at our local Batteries Plus store, they were getting just under $20 EACH for C cell lithium batteries. Even at that price, they are half the price per hour of the alkalines. Best, Ken
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12th July 2006, 00:41	#4 (permalink)
hirudin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: rock-hopper Posts: 52	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! Yep, AA alkalines just like the original packs... after reading the Meg battery FAQ and the issues with lithium cells I figured I'd rather not deal with any of that, but maybe that's just the safts. Besides, the batteries packs my Meg was supplied with have lasted a good 50 hours on my unit, and those used Eveready alkalines... Other than the issue of runtime, is there something I'm missing? What is the experience of other Meg users with different battery configurations? -Jesse-
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12th July 2006, 02:17	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,508	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! Just wondering, how long did your last batteries last? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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12th July 2006, 15:49	#6 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print 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: 584	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! Quote: (Originally Posted by hirudin) Yep, AA alkalines just like the original packs... after reading the Meg battery FAQ and the issues with lithium cells I figured I'd rather not deal with any of that, but maybe that's just the safts. Other than the issue of runtime, is there something I'm missing? What is the experience of other Meg users with different battery configurations? -Jesse- Hi Jesse- You’ll find a good discussion of lithium C cells on this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...s-30-each.html Besides a much longer life in service, perhaps one of the biggest generic advantages of lithium cells vs alkaline is that lithiums seem to maintain voltage better when exposed to cold situations. Ken
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MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: Meg batteries in L.A! Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) You’ll find a good discussion of lithium C cells on this thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...s-30-each.html Besides a much longer life in service, perhaps one of the biggest generic advantages of lithium cells vs alkaline is that lithiums seem to maintain voltage better when exposed to cold situations. Plus....the guy that started that thread is a GENIUS! Mike
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