Jim, Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I think the highest potential for condensation is.
Dennis C. On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I > dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have > had no issues. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> 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 <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM >> *To:* CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >> *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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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