Lithium batteries

[colliexgreyhound 119]

Any other lithium batteries out there other than the usual tracer ones. Had mine a few seasons now but it doesn’t seem to be lasting as long as it used to. Was wondering if there is any new brands about that doesn’t cost as much 

[mC HULL 13,855]

32 minutes ago, colliexgreyhound said:

Any other lithium batteries out there other than the usual tracer ones. Had mine a few seasons now but it doesn’t seem to be lasting as long as it used to. Was wondering if there is any new brands about that doesn’t cost as much 

i’m about due new uns be interesting what lads say

[TOMO 26,948]

Not git one myself but other lads on here really rate the ridgemonkey battery...get them from fishing tackle shops...Anglers use them for charging phones etc...but supposed to be the dogs danglies

[paulus 26]

2 hours ago, mC HULL said:

i’m about due new uns be interesting what lads say

Take it apart, you will find a couple of rows of 18650 lithium's linked together, If you test each one you will normally find one or two that are not holding charge or are bellow the level to charge with the others, Either replace or charge those separately, Will void your warranty but if its already shagged why not try.     

[monkey 449]

Iv got some brand new lithium tracer batteries 22ah £200 posted if anyone is after one 

[Peter4190 95]

I had one off monkey and they are spot on an worth the money 

[Peter4190 95]

[Stubblebubble 45]

Cant go wrong with tracer or ridgemonkey. Both last forever. Can get a few nights lamping out of a charge. And if you using thermal to spot and just using lamp when dogs are running can get many nights out of a charge

[Takairtas 4]

If you're putting together a DIY lithium setup, make sure to use a 3s bms to keep everything balanced and avoid overcharging. I had a cheap one fail on me, and it nearly took out my whole pack. Spend a bit more on a decent 3s bms, and it'll save you headaches later. Also, make sure your connections are solid—bad wiring can mess up even the best battery management system.

[fred90 3,291]

what happened to the 12v motorbike battery and car spotlight?, little gamekeeper 120 led does old fart like me, 8 or 9 runs and hour or so out. looks like there's some serious tech nowadays, is there enough numbers to warrant the price? 

Edited Friday at 15:31 by fred90

[dogmad riley 1,348]

We've been using a torch of aliexpress led goes further and only uses battery similar to the ones in vapes  2 battery's last all night been using them for about 5 months and the do the job. 

Wouldn't of believed it until i seen it myself. Think they only £32. Charger £20 then about £7 per battery

[dogmad riley 1,348]

On 07/03/2025 at 15:29, fred90 said:

what happened to the 12v motorbike battery and car spotlight?, little gamekeeper 120 led does old fart like me, 8 or 9 runs and hour or so out. looks like there's some serious tech nowadays, is there enough numbers to warrant the price? 

Them days have gone carrying a big heavy lump about with my old clulite lamp, good night's but times have changed

[jukel123 8,809]

I paid £ 120 for a lithium battery way back when that was the price. It only lasted two years. If I were to buy another battery. I'd buy a small, sealed lead acid motorbike type.

[mC HULL 13,855]

12 hours ago, jukel123 said:

I paid £ 120 for a lithium battery way back when that was the price. It only lasted two years. If I were to buy another battery. I'd buy a small, sealed lead acid motorbike type.

i got one off monkey in here mate been 3 year i think like new still only needs charging once a week get days out it on 

[Bangersanmash 3,582]

1 hour ago, mC HULL said:

i got one off monkey in here mate been 3 year i think like new still only needs charging once a week get days out it on 

Can't beat the old fashioned spot lights with the glass type reflectors. I've spotted a few on a walk lol. Am in two minds to get the fuckers. They've been stood on this vehicle for time. Just wasting away. Reminds me of the lamps on lurchermania dvds