Factory battery pack

[JC99328]

FYI, buddy just had his battery pack "rebuilt" at a battery and bulb store. Cost $40 to have it done.

 

[JCR TX]

That's good to know if necessary. New ones are still available at Centerville Electronics & online.

 

[Larry (IL)]

If you can operate a soldering iron/gun, you can do it yourself for the cost of the batteries.

 

[TC-NM]

Correct me if I'm wrong but, I read and re-read that White's detectors have a maximum voltage limit before it blows at 45 volts. Personally, I would use the factory rechargeable battery pack (orange label) or the battery packs that use AA's. I certainly would not exceed voltage and take a chance of damaging my V3i. Yes we all want to gain run time on your batteries for staying out in the field longer. I myself take an extra battery pack with me on all my hunts.

Another choice is to use the RNB-2900 or the RNB-3200 if you can find them. Correct me if I'm wrong but, did RNB company close their doors?

TC-NM

 

[JC99328]

I use an RNB. Unfortunately, it's slowly dieing and there isn't a replacement. Fresh charge and it reads 12V when I light up.

 

[Larry (IL)]

If you don't want to solder, rechargeable NiMh are a great alternative. 8 AA and two 4 cell chargers are about $20. That is what I use in my backuo pack. No problems.

 

[vito]

Correct me if I'm wrong but, I read and re-read that White's detectors have a maximum voltage limit before it blows at 45 volts. ...

TC-NM

What are you talkling about, TC? Did I miss something?

 

[TC-NM]

Yea I missed something too. I got OMD and bouts of CRS so bear with me!!! There are some people that like to tinker and DIY. Then there are people that just like the convience of using off the shelf battery packs (like White's)

TC-NM

 

[TC-NM]

Does anyone know if RNB's are no longer manuf.?