Re: Eclair ACL voltage for ACL motor?

[Les Bosher <les@lesbosher.co.uk>]

While re-celling battery packs , it might be worth considering NiMh cells .
They are much higher capacity than Nicads for the same physical size &
weight , & in my experience are much more reliable
Les the old feller.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Buss" <movingim@execpc.com>
To: <EclairACL@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: Eclair ACL voltage for ACL motor?


> Vic:
>
> I have recelled my onboard batteries for my ACL II and its a rather easy
> process. I assume you have split the cases by removing the 4 screws that
hold
> them together. All you need to do remove the two power leads (12V, and
Ground)
> from the nicad assembly (comprised of (10) 1.2V nicad cells and bring the
> assembly to your nearest Batteries Plus. They will assemble a new battery
pack
> (they weld the batteries together just like the factory with solder tabs).
> Just resolder the leads and reassemble.
>
> For greater capacity (longer running) using a higher milli amp rating. The
ACL
> batteries (Hard Black Plastic Cases) had a 1200 mah rating. I used 1800 or
> 2200 milliamp batteries. Never had a problem and have recelled batteries
for
> both my previous ACL II and ARRI SR onboard batteries
>
> Jeff Buss

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