Looking at the Buzz Pro but have a question

[NancyR]

I have not used stacked batteries before, I have heard they can be a risk in units that are not designed for them. Now I do understand the Buzz Pro is made for stacked batteries and has the safety circuits in place. But my question is, is there any special steps that need to be taken when stacking batteries in units with the safety circuits?

 

[markfm]

The same as for other pv:
Don't use batteries with obvious physical damage (deep cuts or dents)

Check the voltage coming off the charger periodically. If batteries are reading over 4.25, generally it is time for new batteries or charger.

Use vendor-recommended batteries. Ask first before trying something different.

If a battery coming off the charger is obviously hot, not just a bit warm, put it aside.

Give batteries at least a little time after taking them off the charger before using them. Personally I'm happy with about 15 minutes, but opinions vary.

Its an excellent pv, I've used one since they first came out, and a notcigs infinity before that

 

[NancyR]

ok so none of the concerns of making sure they are both charged the exact same and so forth.

 

[Bovinia]

Nancy, just mark them in sets and keep the sets to use together. I just use colored star stickers so that I know the red stars are 1 set, blue stars are another set, etc. The batteries we sell on the Notcigs site are also protected batteries.

Never, under any circumstances use a non rechargeable battery in any PV!! Other than that, Mark covered it pretty well.

And welcome!! Ask all the questions you need

 

[markfm]

I use little 2x3" Ziploc bags from Walmart, to keep them paired. They go into a bag as soon as they come off the charger (or right after a voltage check).

 

[Bovinia]

Oh that's a good idea Mark! I have some little plastic battery boxes that I snagged off Ebay battery box 16430 | eBay

 

[markfm]

The boxes are great for general carry, the small bags are fine if there is no reasonable likelihood of puncturing the bags and somehow shorting the terminals.

The Walmart Ziploc run like $2 for 100 or $3 for 200. I use them to hold my 6 ml refill bottle and a spare carto.

 

[Wharf Rat]

Not only should they be paired, they should be numbered like 1A & 1B, 2A & 2B. The battery in the front works harder than the batt in back. So it's best to use A in front then B the next time. It is not imperative to do so, but it is good for battery health.



................. Oh and you'll LOVE the Buzz Pro !!!!

 

[markfm]

I'm too lazy to bother with the lettering, rely on probability. Basically this is a coin flip exercise, random selection of one of the two batteries in a pair to be top on any given use of that pair. Over time just blind chance will result in about 50/50.

 

[FranC]

I use the small round stickers and write the date on them.

 

[Bovinia]

That's me Mark...too lazy to go that extra step, but I do agree it's a good idea.

 

[arkador]

I mark my pairs with permanent marker. I have set "1" "2" and "3"

 

[5cardstud]

Besides there's so much protection built into notcigs pv's that I couldn't imagine any problems. I've been using a Buzz of one kind or another for a couple yrs. and I have wore out a couple sets of batteries but never had one do anything but die of old age.

 

[FAAmecanic]

Been using my Buzz for almost a year...I have two sets of batteries (Powerizers from Notcigs website). I just mix them up and like Mark said rely on chance to swap out which ones go in first and last. Havent had a single issue yet.

 

[Bovinia]

It's great to see ya here FA...been a long time