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Gear / Technical Help => Remote Power => Topic started by: setboy on December 20, 2004, 04:08:00 PM
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any one know if the JB3 batterry have a memory?
Raphael
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well, theyre li-on's, so theyre memory effect is very little if any :)
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ok thanks bean
Raphael
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no problem
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ohh yeah +T;D
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they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
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ohh yeah +T;D
backatcha
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they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
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I dunno. Mine are 2+ years old, used almost daily. Got 5+ hours last time out on 2 internals...
Bought a pair of new ones to go with my 2 Wally/V3 batteries. I'm figuring 11+ hours now between charges, in a small lightweight form-factor (with 2 EC-90 boat anchors in the car for backup, gives me close to 24 hours of recording capability)...
Rick
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mine are also pretty old,a nd im at least the 2nd owner, and they still go strong at 5+ hours, and are used reguarly
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i think if they were cyclked when peeps got them, then they will last longer ;)
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they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
Let us know details about that baby, and how much was your total? Under $20 with shipping?
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they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
Let us know details about that baby, and how much was your total? Under $20 with shipping?
Total on the Power Plant batt was ~$29 !!! They charge $11 shipping on a batt that only weighs ~1lb !!
Still, its a great deal compared to what Creative is charging per replacement batts.
Jim
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i think if they were cyclked when peeps got them, then they will last longer ;)
I agree. I did cycle mine. they worked fine until all the sudden they sucked. I know I didnt drop them or cause any other trauma to them. I dont know what happened.
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lithium ion batteries have a limited lifespan which is not measured by the # of cycles the batteries are put through, but the actual age of the batteries. In otherwords, they go bad after a while whether used or not. I've read that storing lithium ion batteries in the fridge when not in use can extend their life somewhat.
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There is a JB3 battery on sale on Ebay right now ending today and it's like $6, with $10 shipping. I am gonna hold as I already have two, and see about this PowerPlant battery, sounds sweet!