Halcyon Batteries

[Superlyte27]

There are 20 4500mAh cells in the pack. Batteryspace.com sells a drop in replacement for the old style packs that used Anderson connectors.

Didn't find the link on batteryspace.com
My light doesn't have the anderson connector, it's got the lid with the three male terminals that plug into the battery with 3 female terminals when you attach it. I might attempt building my own. I have black pvc that I can mold to make the caps and I'm pretty good at soldering or I can have my mother-in-law do it at work. She builds circuit boards for rockets.

what's the best 4500mah battery?

[jdh]

Didn't find the link on batteryspace.com
My light doesn't have the anderson connector, it's got the lid with the three male terminals that plug into the battery with 3 female terminals when you attach it. I might attempt building my own. I have black pvc that I can mold to make the caps and I'm pretty good at soldering or I can have my mother-in-law do it at work. She builds circuit boards for rockets.

what's the best 4500mah battery?

http://www.batteryspace.com/nimhrech...500mah1pc.aspx

[Superlyte27]

Those things are pricey.

[jdh]

Those things are pricey.

http://www.batteryspace.com/nimhrech...500mah1pc.aspx

Cheap Chinese cells of dubious quality, or expensive Sanyo's. Take your pick.

[Superlyte27]

it's only like 15 dollars difference if i build it myself or have batteryspace build it. seems like a no brainer. Just figured 200+ was bit pricey when I could get batteries for my DR light for 100'ish, But the DR is a slimline.

[Neptuno]

Canister size would be my biggest concern. I would go with the most capacity that will fit the canister. It you change battery technology,
you willl need a different charger as well.

wondering about this, I'm just adapting an old helios 4.5 to LED, but batteries last only 2.5hs since are old, anybody had an issue with Li batteries in salt water or something??? I could make that little thing go up to like 14hs burntime if I want with Li batts and if the specs in the pack sizes are correct in the battery space site.
charger is very cheap, so is not a concern, batteries are very $$ but well...

[ARY]

... anybody had an issue with Li batteries in salt water or something??? I could make that little thing go up to like 14hs burntime if I want with Li batts and if the specs in the pack sizes are correct in the battery space site.
charger is very cheap, so is not a concern, batteries are very $$ but well...

If you are not 100% sure in your canister leakproof - stay away from lithium, especially in salt water. NiMH is forgiving in terms of underwater fire, lithium will take you liver out that is why best uw light manufacturers seal lithium packs redundantly.

[John L.]

I have a Sartek 10w, about 5 or 6 years old. Can you give me a quote to make a new battery pack? It's LI ION, 11.1V, 5200mah. PM me here, or email me at: [email protected]. Thanks

I rebuild a few battery packs a year.

Post the model specs and I'll PM you a quote.

[huxley]

anyone tried the lifepo4 battery packs yet? have old light that want to use again which has sealed lead acid battery. so i'm debating between nimh or lifepo4