Carolina Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 9/16/2020 at 11:23 AM, Joe Beechnut OBN said: Thanks Carolina..Funny you told me your time and I was thinking....Maybe I was wrong. We will get it worked out for I will be testing each battery I make by using it for a one hour hunt (submersed) to make sure they function as needed. Then going thru threw the charge cycle...one time. Joe did I read some where all metal pulls more juice than tones and mute? Maybe Willy or Alexandre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Carolina said: Joe did I read some where all metal pulls more juice than tones and mute? Maybe Willy or Alexandre? All metal does consume more power than other modes since it’s the deepest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNE-BILL Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi Joe, please put me on your list for a big battery. My two batteries currently have a run time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours on each battery, run strictly in all metal mode. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beechnut OBN Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, KENNE-BILL said: Hi Joe, please put me on your list for a big battery. My two batteries currently have a run time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours on each battery, run strictly in all metal mode. Thanks. You are on the list..That run time is Sad...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Well,Well,Well. Seems I’m not as senile as I thought. My run time with the shorty battery in “tone” mode today was 6 hours 4 min.s. I did use all metal for a short time to compare depth and detection. I do disagree with previous reports of the depth difference. For me, on my beach it is significant. As much as 6 inches or more. My reasoning is as follows. In all metal, ATS 6, sens. 4, target is well detected. In tones ATS 8 1/2, reject 4, all other settings the same, target is not detectable. Remove 6” of sand and target is detectable in tone mode. I realize this is crude but it is real life. My first run time was 6 hours 20 min.s. I will time again. My spin produced no gold today. 18 to 25 mph out of the north east wind was brutal. Significant beach erosion. Good luck everybody. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 My charge time for the shorty battery was 2 hours 50 min.s. If I know I’m going on a spin the next day, I just leave the battery on trickle charge till time to go. If not planning on a spin I remove the charger. Not sure if leaving on trickle charge for extended time is bad or not. Joe what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beechnut OBN Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Carolina said: My charge time for the shorty battery was 2 hours 50 min.s. If I know I’m going on a spin the next day, I just leave the battery on trickle charge till time to go. If not planning on a spin I remove the charger. Not sure if leaving on trickle charge for extended time is bad or not. Joe what do you think? Many Thanks Carolina for your time......And Reports.......I think we have it nailed down..my charge time was 3 hours....then runtime 5 1/2 hours to 6 hours.... I got another Shorty done..I'll be out with it Tuesday if weather is good. Cliff's...then it's in the mail. I see right now I maybe doing a two a week...almost like the AQ production line..? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuniagau Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, Joe Beechnut OBN said: I see right now I maybe doing a two a week...almost like the AQ production line..? Joe, At two a week, you are about 4 times faster than the AQ production line. ? Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beechnut OBN Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 A parts list for the battery I make..someone asked...I think this is complete but I may add to it from time to time... PARTS LIST FOR THE AQ BATTERY PACK........4CELLS............8CELLS HEYCO FITTINGS 3237 .......MOUSER ELECTRONICS PXPPVCO8RAFO4ACLO010 BULGIN 90 DEGREE POWER/AUDIO CORD..MOUSER ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG 35E 3500mAh BATTERIES...18650 BATTERY STORE M-12 A-08PFFS-SF800 AMPHENOL LTW .FEMALE HEAD PHONES CTX 8 PIN..ON THE BATTERY....MOUSER ELECTRONIC STOCK HEADPHONE FITTING ON BATTERY..BULGIN....M-8 5 PIN PXMBN108FPM05BFL001 MOUSER T4011008041 1-000 TE CONNECTIVITY AMP ..FOR BATTERY CHARGER TO BATTERY..MOUSER POLYCARBONATE TUBE 1 7/8 ID X 2 ID X 1/16 ...MCMASTER CARR.... SILICON WIRE 16 GAUGE .....AA PORTBLE POWER CORP JB WELD PLASTIC CEMENT ..LOWES HARDWARE STORE BMS 4 CELL BATTERY MANGEMENT SYSTEM..AA PORTABLE POWER CORP 14.8 VOLT CHARGER...CH-L 14815SM (LI-ION BATTERY PACK ONLY) AA PORTABLE POWER CORP ACRYLIC CAST ROD...1 7/8 MCMASTER CARR POLYSWITCH 4.2A SRP420F ..AA PORTABLE POWER CORP KAPTON TAPE...AA PORTABLEPOWER CORP FISH PAPER.......AA PORTABLE POWER CORP PVC HEAT SHRINK WRAP...70MM X0.1MM....AA PORTABLE POWER CORP PURE LEAD NICKEL STRIP TAB 0.2MM X8MM 18650...EBAY JB WELD CLEAR EPOXY...LOWES HARDWARE STORES FORGOT THIS ONE..1/4 PLASTIC 12 X 12 INCH ..TO CUT 21.6MM WIDE STRIP THAT IS USED AS MOUNT TAKE NOTE SOME OF THE ABOVE PART NUMBERS WHICH HAS A O OR 0 COULD BE REVERSED..SO IF YOU SEE A (O) IT COULD BE A (0) ZERO OR THE OTHER WAY AROUND.. I Think that is all...Joe 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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