Dennis, The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality junk and more expensive to boot! James
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM To: CnClist Subject: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. Note: Must be minimum 2800 MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy to run out in the wee hours. FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to crack it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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