VR3 battery duration question.

divetheworld · 19th May 2006, 19:03

Just a quick question, if you are using the 3.6v lithium types -how long are your batteries lasting in your VR3?

ones like this-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...ck-Up&doy=19m5

Thanks.

Brent

plazma · 19th May 2006, 19:25

I have used my VR3 colour for +30h with first battery. Still gives 3.6V.
I have backligh off (goes on if I push a button).

-Pasi

what2be · 19th May 2006, 20:06

I have the 3.6 volt as well and I dive with the backlight constantly on. Im not sure how much I get out of a battery, I really dont keep track, but I can tell you I just got back from Truk and dove 18 hours on a new batter and the voltage right now says 3.3, for whatever thats worth. Of course, be aware lithiums seem to be fine until all at once they are dead. Not like a alkalyne battery that slowly discharges.

PS< have the color screen

Ivon · 19th May 2006, 20:24

If they are the same as the 3.6v XENO Energy ones that Delta P use, with a monochrome I get about 30 hours.

Ivon

divetheworld · 19th May 2006, 21:06

Shame on me, I hav'nt been keeping track. A pal asked me how long the batts would be expected to last when I gave him one of mine.

Thanks for the replies, been helpful.

Triton · 19th May 2006, 22:28

I also do not keep track of my batteries or dives but i reckon something like this...

my vr3 is nearly 11 months old now.no color screen, c4 v3.03ac and i have only about 100 dives with it.

normal alkaline 1.5v.....lasted 5 dives with backlight
duracell alkaline 1.5v...lasted 9 dives with backlight
lithium 3.6v Ls14500.....35 dives with backlight and dropped to 3.0v
present battery...Lithium 3.6v Ls14500..50 ish dives with light-on-demand and still reading 3.3-3.4v after booting.

Its a good one and only costs something like $15 and shipped in a couple of days.
http://www.rs-components.com/index.html
(select by country and search Rs product code 2019438)
if you cant find it... its the 'Saft LS14500'

from their datasheet it seems that voltage drops quick below 3.0v so i have taken this as an indication to change.

rgds

plazma · 19th May 2006, 22:53

I also use Saft. I buy them from Elfa.

-Pasi

Triton · 19th May 2006, 23:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma)

I also use Saft. I buy them from Elfa.

-Pasi

I find that i have to remove some of the plastic heat shrink wrap from around the battery or else the batt compartment wont shut properly and vr3 will freeze and shutdown at depth and come back to life on the way up ...
I replace the plastic with a round of pvc electrical tape and problem is solved.

does this happen to you as well pls ???

plazma · 19th May 2006, 23:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Triton)

I find that i have to remove some of the plastic heat shrink wrap from around the battery or else the batt compartment wont shut properly and vr3 will freeze and shutdown at depth and come back to life on the way up ...
I replace the plastic with a round of pvc electrical tape and problem is solved.

does this happen to you as well pls ???

This have not happened to me. At what depth does it freeze?

-Pasi

Triton · 20th May 2006, 00:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma)

This have not happened to me. At what depth does it freeze?

-Pasi

mine froze at exactly 70m a few minutes after i landed on the wreck ...
it went back on, totally reset, while heading up.
The depth is of course relative to how badly the cap is screwed in and i reckon would vary.

I still do not know if the battery shrink wrap is slightly large or the vr3 batt cap/compartment machined a bit too small

With my vr3, a normal painted battery fits in nicely, but the saft(or any heat shrunk plastic covered battery) fits in a bit too snug and this did not allow the spring to compress properly, causing the cap to be tightened improperly.

In short whatever battery you use with a vr3 it is very important that the battery fits in such a way that the spring can compress properly.

If your battery fits in loosely in the cap , i guess you do not have this problem.

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plazma New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 104	Re: VR3 battery duration question. I have used my VR3 colour for +30h with first battery. Still gives 3.6V. I have backligh off (goes on if I push a button). -Pasi
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what2be New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 94	Re: VR3 battery duration question. I have the 3.6 volt as well and I dive with the backlight constantly on. Im not sure how much I get out of a battery, I really dont keep track, but I can tell you I just got back from Truk and dove 18 hours on a new batter and the voltage right now says 3.3, for whatever thats worth. Of course, be aware lithiums seem to be fine until all at once they are dead. Not like a alkalyne battery that slowly discharges. PS< have the color screen Last edited by what2be : 19th May 2006 at 21:31.
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plazma New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 104	Re: VR3 battery duration question. I also use Saft. I buy them from Elfa. -Pasi
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19th May 2006, 23:16	#8 (permalink)
Triton New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Med Posts: 39	Re: VR3 battery duration question. Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma) I also use Saft. I buy them from Elfa. -Pasi I find that i have to remove some of the plastic heat shrink wrap from around the battery or else the batt compartment wont shut properly and vr3 will freeze and shutdown at depth and come back to life on the way up ... I replace the plastic with a round of pvc electrical tape and problem is solved. does this happen to you as well pls ??? Last edited by Triton : 19th May 2006 at 23:18.
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19th May 2006, 23:32	#9 (permalink)
plazma New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 104	Re: VR3 battery duration question. Quote: (Originally Posted by Triton) I find that i have to remove some of the plastic heat shrink wrap from around the battery or else the batt compartment wont shut properly and vr3 will freeze and shutdown at depth and come back to life on the way up ... I replace the plastic with a round of pvc electrical tape and problem is solved. does this happen to you as well pls ??? This have not happened to me. At what depth does it freeze? -Pasi
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20th May 2006, 00:18	#10 (permalink)
Triton New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Med Posts: 39	Re: VR3 battery duration question. Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma) This have not happened to me. At what depth does it freeze? -Pasi mine froze at exactly 70m a few minutes after i landed on the wreck ... it went back on, totally reset, while heading up. The depth is of course relative to how badly the cap is screwed in and i reckon would vary. I still do not know if the battery shrink wrap is slightly large or the vr3 batt cap/compartment machined a bit too small With my vr3, a normal painted battery fits in nicely, but the saft(or any heat shrunk plastic covered battery) fits in a bit too snug and this did not allow the spring to compress properly, causing the cap to be tightened improperly. In short whatever battery you use with a vr3 it is very important that the battery fits in such a way that the spring can compress properly. If your battery fits in loosely in the cap , i guess you do not have this problem. Last edited by Triton : 20th May 2006 at 00:33.
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