Winter Storage

[smkunder]

Just wondering what all of you do for winter storage, remove and charge battery pack? Also have same question for my Excalibur II. I would assume that units should be brought in from garage and batteries kept charged, but want to make sure thats correct.

Steve K

 

[dewcon4414]

Once the cold hit i brought mine in from the garage. Since the batteries are supposed to be smart batteries... yes i keep them on the charger. Electronics dont like cold, creates moisture and corrosion.... but them im known for hunting in the cold too. The wife thinks im nuts hunting in the cold. Thats normally when those unreachable spot can be hit where growth keeps you from hunting in the warmer months. My detector dont get much rest... im off to Fl soon for 3 months and hopefully a little hunting with some of the people ive met there. There you have to deal with salt problems.

Dew

 

[digginrebel]

Don't store your machine in the winter, that's when I love to hunt, but I also live in the Delta. When I do store my machines (in the hot weather), I clean them well and remove the batteries. Learned that lesson about removing the batteries the hard way! I keep my machines in the house as well.

 

[thebeatmachine]

I wouldnt store your detector in the cold I remove battery pachs in the rare event of a battery leak and charge them up a couple of times during the winter if that. Letting them die all the way is bad and letting them tricke charge for 3 months isn't a good idea either.

 

[TokenDigger]

I keep my machine in my basement and don't subject it to extreme temperatures (cold or hot), unless I am hunting. It is good to remove your batteries while you are storing your machine, especially in the case of alkaline batteries which can leak and create real problems. Be nice to your machine and it will be nice to you.

 

[chuck ky]

n/t

 

[Crusty]

I basically do what has already been mentioned but I also unlock the two camlocks for the 4 months it's winter here.

Dave

 

[TokenDigger]

I read on the Internet that almost any batteries can leak, even rechargeables, if they rust. It probably is best to play it safe and store your battery pack outside of your machine.

 

[digginrebel]

Good point about unlocking the cams as well. I will start doing that!