Re: [NTLK] Battery rebuild

From: Sonny Hung <sonnyhung_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sat May 31 2008 - 10:13:41 EDT

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 4:00 AM, Martin Joseph <NT@stillnewt.org> wrote:
> I am also interested in a rebuilt pack or even
> more so in a converted battery tray that can charge NiMH. Sonny are
> you still with us?
>

Hey Marty,
Yeah I'm still hanging in here.
I've added school into my schedule and it's very busy over here...

I think there have been a few threads already about this and others have all
discussed about recelling the packs.
I however still think the best move is for people to modify their battery
trays.
There is always the concerns that you can not use Alkaline Cells safely as
Frank also reminds us, but I personally like this option the best.

The two I made did not sell quickly but the two who purchased them enjoyed
using them.
I think there is a way to make it easier to modify a battery tray and I'm
still working on it and maybe a kit but that will take me time though if I
had time it should be fairly easy to figure out.

Here are the photos I have with a DIY - if anyone needs the larger photo
tell me directly.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyhung/sets/72057594079049821

It's too back I don't have access to the tools on campus or I'd be done
already and made a few for sale... however the price I sold them at were one
factor I gather that hindered people from buying them. $75 - $80 for the
parts and time and tooling... but I see it well worth it being that a
recelled pack is going for a hefty sum too and at time up to $100 or more.
... but that is way too high because you still have to get it recelled again
later while a modified battery tray would allow for the replacement of the
cells readily by you...

-- 
God bless,
Sonny Hung
the Hung Family
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