New V3i 18650 battery holder. What U think?

[WyoTrex]

I would think if your voltage would drop below 8 just replace one battery (if U have an extra) and it should allow U to keep hunting for the rest of the day.

Not a Good Idea and Highly Not recommended. This could stress the remaining two batteries. Definitely not a safe practice for Lipos in my opinion. I'm no expert though. Although I've been using them for over 5 years in numerous applications.

1. If using unprotected batteries maybe it could lead to explosive battery failure.

2. If using protected batteries, once a battery goes into cutoff it no longer supplies any voltage or current at all until re-charge. Like opening a switch or removing the other two batteries out of the holder completely. See warning #1 above if a protection circuit in one of the were to fail.

If you plan on using this battery holder, I suggest you read up on LiPo safety and proper use. Failing to follow such guidelines could be hazardous to you and/or your detector.

 

[ArizFlash]

But the thread has been about using Lithium Ion 18650 cells which are not has troublesome as LiPo.

Alan

 

[nalc472]

I can only use unprotected in my minelab 18650 holder. No room for protected. That thing goes for 30 hours and don't think I will have any problem keeping in charged. Dont get to hunt that much.

 

[WyoTrex]

But the thread has been about using Lithium Ion 18650 cells which are not has troublesome as LiPo.

Alan

You are correct Alan Lit-Ion are not as problematic as LiPo's however they are not like using a alkaline batteries either and similar precautions should be followed for any Lithium based cells

 

[mikey48]

Rnb lithium battery for whites will run close to 30 hours on a charge for me. I got mine with a V3i detector that I bought used. It cuts a bunch of weight off the box, comes with a plug in charger for the battery pack. With the charger, & protected cells, the price is not terrible. Good quality lithium batteries are expensive, and if they don't work right, cells don't match, get overcharged, or over-discharged, they tend to catch fire... If you make your own pack, make sure you know what you're doing and use protected cells.

https://www.amazon.com/RnB-Innovations-HP-3100-Lithium-ion-Detectors/dp/B00LXBWB6Q

 

[5900_XL-1]

I'm loving my V3i 18650 battery holder. Total cost after buying 4 3000mah batteries along with the holder, $47. I hunt 4 hours most days, some days more and it's 5 days before I approach full drain. I've only ran them all the way down once. At the 5 day point, I charge. Very good purchase for less than $50.

 

[tsmith]

I will take a couple when he starts selling them.

 

[romanchuksl]

Hi! Holders are available on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282297969495

 

[Abog]

 

[shafer44]

for the V3i, do you use panasonic 18650B? what does the B mean? Should you use protected or unprotected in the V3i?

 

[johnedoe]

I think I will just stick with my 2700 mAh NiMh cells......

 

[Abog]

Today it is in the mail.

 

[oklahomadigger]

How do i order this

 

[MSG Hoff]

Go to ebay home page and click on advanced search. Scroll to the bottom and search for sn0wboarder. They are listed as of this date and time for $22.00 plus $5 shipping and 3 are available.

 

[nalc472]

This guy is great. I talked him into making a holder for the V3i. The rest is history.I have a different holder for my e-trac. I never need to check the battery. It goes on for months. I use the Panasonic batterries made in Japan 18650b; I can use a protected battery in this holder.

 

[In the swing]

I know this is a old thread , Can I still buy one of these ? HELP

 

[bklein]

I talked my Ukraine buddy to make a V3I holder for Lithium 18650 Batteries. This will allow U to detect for weeks.
What Do U think about this holder? That will shave off at least 8 oz of weight.

Whats the trick to see the photo?

 

[In the swing]

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[coin pirate]

Don't know if the same guy or not, but a lot of coincidences, he's in Ukraine, uses 18650 batteries, 3D prints the holder, so I'll add the link, contact him and ask. By the way, I purchased his battery holder for my Safari, uses 3x 18650, fit Explorer series, E-Trax, Quattro/Safari
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Li-ion-battery-3-7v-18650-holder-for-Minelab-explorer-se-e-trac-and-other/283788700728?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[In the swing]

I found the Whites one see the link

Li-ion battery 3.7v 18650 holder for Whites Metal Detector | eBay

(Orange color. arrive in 2-3weeks. batteries not included))). compatible with: ALL SPECTRA SERIES, MXT, MXT PRO, M6, DFX, DFX-E Series, GMT, GMZ, TDI SL, CLASSIC 4 SL, CLASSIC 5 SL.

www.ebay.com