Are lithium batteries safe to use in the Ctx

[jb103081]

Just got a CTX and was wondering if it is ok to use lithium aa in the battery pack.
Thank you

 

[nolanation]

Yea

 

[jb103081]

Thank you
Just got the CTX in the mail today.

 

[OldBeechnut]

I'm thinking LiPo for the CTX.........sure would mean less opening to charge, or even a external charge port? My excaliburs get about 40 plus hours between charges. Something to plan out for winter. May need to cut up a Alkaline battery pack.

 

[Digger]

If you build a Lithium Polymer pack, make sure you don't exceed the voltage requirements of the CTX3030. The "factory" Li-Ion pack has a nominal Output Voltage of 7.2 V, and a capacity of 34 Watt hours. HH Randy

 

[jas415]

I assume the USB cable plugged into the PC will not charge the battery pack. To have the ability to recharge the battery pack with an external 'plug' without removing the battery would be a great asset. Keep the battery like it is, with attaching clamps but create an ability to charge via the USB ports using 12V DC in the vehicles, or AC outlets in newer vehicles. Then the water hunters could effectively seal the batter unit to the machine with waterproof tape, caulk, etc., and certainly lessen the issue with the battery gaskets.

 

[OldBeechnut]

If you build a Lithium Polymer pack, make sure you don't exceed the voltage requirements of the CTX3030. The "factory" Li-Ion pack has a nominal Output Voltage of 7.2 V, and a capacity of 34 Watt hours. HH Randy

Thanks Randy, Now check this out, this will be something I have to call a friend on to make sure. Even thought the Li-ion Pack puts 7.2 Volts into the machine the Alkaline pack puts 12 into the machine, I figured the little PCB on the Alk pack was there to regulate the voltage down to the 7.2 but it does not so the machine can take more, but I will call before I do anything. Could the CTX be just like the Excalibur...the stock battery puts 14.1 volts into the machine, were as my LiPo put 16.8 volts in and no problem. I will have to check out the "factory" Li-ion pack also before I start....

I assume the USB cable plugged into the PC will not charge the battery pack. To have the ability to recharge the battery pack with an external 'plug' without removing the battery would be a great asset. Keep the battery like it is, with attaching clamps but create an ability to charge via the USB ports using 12V DC in the vehicles, or AC outlets in newer vehicles. Then the water hunters could effectively seal the batter unit to the machine with waterproof tape, caulk, etc., and certainly lessen the issue with the battery gaskets

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I see no problem doing a external charge port, even if it is to the factory Li-ion battery, the fact that the battery is totally seal off, one would only have to check it maybe once ever few months would be a Blessing since I feel the only two weak points for the water hunter on the CTX is the USB port and the battery seal. And possibly the PP switch boot, due to saltwater if it is not cleaned and silicon sprayed regularly.

 

[jyt2017]

Obn did you ever try an LiPo in a ctx alkaline pack? I have been looking into it and the big question is what can an can't be used. I wondered if the alkaline pack was converted to 7.2 but apparently not.

From what I gath the stock rechargeable pack is around 7200 mah. Thats a lot so I'm probably wrong there. What battery did you use? I suppose an 11.1 volt could be used. I have 9x energizers In there now that's over 12...they last forever just expensive.

If you build a Lithium Polymer pack, make sure you don't exceed the voltage requirements of the CTX3030. The "factory" Li-Ion pack has a nominal Output Voltage of 7.2 V, and a capacity of 34 Watt hours. HH Randy

Thanks Randy, Now check this out, this will be something I have to call a friend on to make sure. Even thought the Li-ion Pack puts 7.2 Volts into the machine the Alkaline pack puts 12 into the machine, I figured the little PCB on the Alk pack was there to regulate the voltage down to the 7.2 but it does not so the machine can take more, but I will call before I do anything. Could the CTX be just like the Excalibur...the stock battery puts 14.1 volts into the machine, were as my LiPo put 16.8 volts in and no problem. I will have to check out the "factory" Li-ion pack also before I start....

I assume the USB cable plugged into the PC will not charge the battery pack. To have the ability to recharge the battery pack with an external 'plug' without removing the battery would be a great asset. Keep the battery like it is, with attaching clamps but create an ability to charge via the USB ports using 12V DC in the vehicles, or AC outlets in newer vehicles. Then the water hunters could effectively seal the batter unit to the machine with waterproof tape, caulk, etc., and certainly lessen the issue with the battery gaskets

.

I see no problem doing a external charge port, even if it is to the factory Li-ion battery, the fact that the battery is totally seal off, one would only have to check it maybe once ever few months would be a Blessing since I feel the only two weak points for the water hunter on the CTX is the USB port and the battery seal. And possibly the PP switch boot, due to saltwater if it is not cleaned and silicon sprayed regularly.