I have been told that one can put AA Lithium ion batteries in the AA Alkaline battery pack for the SL. I have not tried it, but would be interested in the pros and cons.http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547720#msg-1547720Sun, 19 May 2013 17:55:02 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1606196#msg-1606196 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1606196#msg-1606196 Larry (IL) Whites TDI ClassroomSat, 24 Dec 2011 21:20:58 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1606159#msg-1606159 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1606159#msg-1606159 William Morrow Whites TDI ClassroomSat, 24 Dec 2011 20:17:28 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548525#msg-1548525 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548525#msg-1548525
I wasn't aware that anyone made a Li Ion pack for the White's. Three batteries will work fine and will be within the allowed voltage, so a specially designed pack such as that in the video should work just fine.

My statement about not using li Ion rechargeable batteries was referring to directly substituting regular AA batteries with Li Ion types that are rechargeable. Since they do make AA size rechargeable, it would be very easy to make this mistake.

The batteries used in the pack in the video are larger so they require a special housing as shown in the video.

The key is to make sure whatever pack or module one uses or builds doesn't exceed the maximum rated voltage. So, if a person tries to build their own, they should keep this in mind and check with the factory when in doubt.

Reg]]> Reg Whites TDI ClassroomFri, 16 Sep 2011 04:15:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548492#msg-1548492 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548492#msg-1548492 bluhewanka Whites TDI ClassroomThu, 15 Sep 2011 22:57:44 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548464#msg-1548464 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548464#msg-1548464http://www.findmall.com/read.php?31,1543155,1543155#msg-1543155]]> Larry (IL) Whites TDI ClassroomThu, 15 Sep 2011 22:15:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548361#msg-1548361 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1548361#msg-1548361
Yes, any 1.5v AA battery should be ok including the energizer lithium types. However, people need to be very careful when selecting lithium batteries because the rechargeable Li Ion types I know about are a 3.6V Lithium battery and they shouldn't be used.

Thanks for the information about the energizer batteries. They do appear to be more expensive but should last longer. Maybe I will try some and see how they hold up.

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So, in a nutshell, you can fill a regular battery pack with NiMh type batteries but you do have to be careful on the charging to assure the battery temperature doesn't overtemp and ruin the batteries.

When in doubt, it probably should be best to simply buy another factory NiMh pack . You may pay a little more but you will get a battery pack that will work with your charger.

Reg]]> Reg Whites TDI ClassroomThu, 15 Sep 2011 01:01:58 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547780#msg-1547780 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547780#msg-1547780
Well that is good to know. I will pass that info on to the source who will remain nameless..........

Well now that gets me thinking, same source said I could also put rechargeable nickel metal hydride AA batteries in the AA Alkaline pack....that should work OK right?]]> bluhewanka Whites TDI ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 22:16:44 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547760#msg-1547760 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547760#msg-1547760
Reg]]> Reg Whites TDI ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 21:53:36 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547720#msg-1547720 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?73,1547720,1547720#msg-1547720 bluhewanka Whites TDI ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 20:51:25 -0500