Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

I would second the UPS idea in addition to rebuilding the internal pack which I see as more of a carryover supply while physically moving the standArd or performing maintenance on the line / 24VDC inputs Content by Scott Typos by Siri > On Feb 6, 2017, at 8:50 AM, Scott McGrath

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

Much has been said and I favor the lead acid approach. My luck with nicad has not been good. I purchased brand new ones for a Tek TDR 1502 and they did not last that long and as mentioned quite expensive. I actually have some older nicads that must be 30 years old and they still hold a charge,

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

I went with option #2 and opted for batteries plus to rebuild the packs as I recall it was about 80 dollars to rebuild the pack which included a 1 year warranty The problem with moving to lithium batteries is building the battery management system and safety systems needed for the SAFE

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

Hi, These days, NiCd cost us a lot here in Europe as Cadmium is something they want out of the market. Kind of not so nice for health. Still available thought. I avoided loading NiCd into stuff from pure cost. PHK would vote for lead-batteries. I use LIPO(Fe) for portable stuff. Cheers,

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

it is a "ventilated flooded" battery? 73 if it s a flooded battery it is very easy to fix it On 2/5/2017 3:27 PM, Skip Withrow wrote: Hello time-nuts, I have 5061A and 5061B units with the battery option and dead battery packs. My question is what makes the most sense when refurbing these

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

Skip, I've rebuilt the NiCd battery packs with tabbed half D NiCd cells that are about $5 each (with tabs, shipped) and it takes 20 of them and some time to disassemble the pack and solder the new cells together. They will eventually die and you will have to replace them again. The half D

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

HI Unless you are in a *very* unusual location, put it on a UPS. Bob > On Feb 5, 2017, at 6:27 PM, Skip Withrow wrote: > > Hello time-nuts, > > I have 5061A and 5061B units with the battery option and dead battery > packs. My question is what makes the most sense

Re: [time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

I don't know which option would be best, but rebuilding the pack may not be expensive. A rebuilt NiCad pack for a Flukemeter only cost me $12. Fluke charges $120 for a new one. On Feb 5, 2017 4:27 PM, "Skip Withrow" wrote: > Hello time-nuts, > > I have 5061A and 5061B

[time-nuts] What to do with a 5061A/5061B with dead NiCds

Hello time-nuts, I have 5061A and 5061B units with the battery option and dead battery packs. My question is what makes the most sense when refurbing these units? 1. Yank the old battery out and just leave it that way. Running the unit on a UPS would preserve the functionality. 2. Replace