Foxpro Lithium Battery Pack

Here is the reply I got back from FoxPro in regard to the Shockwave battery meter:

The Shockwave features a parameter menu that allows the user to set various values such as battery chemistry. If the user switches to the lithium setting, the Shockwave will properly grade the discharge rate of the batteries and display an accurate representation for state of charge.

The TX1000, however, does not have any settings to allow the user to select what battery chemistry he is using which results in all battery types being graded equally. As a result, it's common to see very little fluctuation on a TX1000 loaded with lithium batteries prior to the batteries going dead. This is why you will typically find us recommending that folks use regular alkaline batteries in the TX1000 versus anything else

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I hope this helps clarify questions that have come up pertaining to the Shockwave battery meter and lithium battery packs. If you set the parameters to the correct battery type, the meter will accurately read the charge state of the batteries. It will surely give you a clear indication when it is time to recharge.

As far as taking the batteries out during periods of non use, which is generally considered a good thing to do. to avoid leaking or corrosion, it appears you definitely shouldn't store them in a state of low charge. Some people have posted that you shouldn't store them fully charged either. I would venture a guess that advice is applicable to certain brands or types of lithium batteries, but I haven't seen where it would be detrimental to the ones FoxPro sells.

As to using the FoxPro black rechargeables, they have great shelf life, hold up good during heavy use, and recharge easily. Same rules apply when taking them out of the ecaller during periods of non use. Keep them charged on a regular basis. I think they are a very good value, and have worked well for at least ten people I have recommended them to.
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Thanks for the post, coyote control. The more I look into lithium batteries, the more I realize that the chemistry with them is a good deal different than regular rechargeables. They react differently due to that chemistry.

Snowcamoman up in Alaska really puts them through the tests, and he is totally sold on them.
 
Ok - here is one more thing I found - it talks about storing the lithium batteries at a 40% charge.
Storage

Like I have mentioned in a above post, I have 16 of these 18650's batteries and they really work good in the l.e.d. flashlights. They are needed to operate these high end lights that go from 800 to 5000 lumens.
 
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I still tend to believe that the best idea is to use your ecaller on a regular basis, even if not out in the field hunting, and then recharge them. My thinking is if this works well while you are busy hunting, it will work as a good off season strategy.

Every device, including bass boats, that sit idle for extended periods of time, end up with corrosion problems, problems with stale gas, and other problems. As an example, if you use a bass boat regularly, keep it clean and your batteries charged, they don't seem to give any trouble. I suspect ecallers work a lot like that.
 
1. NEVER let lithium batteries drain all the way down. When they start getting low, stop using them and charge them immediately. Keep them topped off after each hunt and you shouldn't run out of power in the field.

2. Don't store them fully charged for long periods. Drain them down to at least 85% before storing.

I got these rules from a flashlight forum and have followed them religiously with my 18650 night hunting batteries. They're all running strong on their 4th season.

My buddy does the exact opposite of this advice and his batteries completely SUCK, they are dimmer than mine and don't last as long. He runs them all the way down and leaves them empty until he remembers to charge them. It kills the batteries.
 
anyone bought off brand battery packs (11.1v 4400MAH packs) and soldering your own connection? there are protected packs in the 40 dollar range and i have RC connectors from my RC days.
 
Lithium ion packs can not be stored for long periods fully charged. They need to be drained about to 40-50%. Also the basic chargers that come with the packs are absolute garbage. What you really want is a charger people use for RC battery charging. You can get one fairly inexpensive. Less than what you paid for one pack! When I charge my packs. My charger 1)analysis the complete pack 2) analysis EACH battery cell within that pack 3) will tell me if even one cell is no good 4) once all checked it CORRECTLY AND SAFELY charges the packs. It will NOT let pack get hot. Not will it under or over charge a pack. All this results in longer run time and pack life!!!!
 
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Originally Posted By: 07yzrysderanyone bought off brand battery packs (11.1v 4400MAH packs) and soldering your own connection? there are protected packs in the 40 dollar range and i have RC connectors from my RC days.

Foxpro does not make their packs. Yes you can buy them from several places for a lot less what Foxpro sells them for. There are not many battery makers in the world. MOST brands are just made and relabeled for companies. The TENERGY LITHIUM-ION packs are great. If you want the best NiMh cells buy Panasonic's Eneloops. Best battery made!!

I have used TENERGY packs myself for some time now. I do have 2 for my Banshee and yes I put my own connectors on them as I did in my RC days.

I DO HAVE 2 PACKS LISTED IN CLASSIFIEDS AS I BOUGHT 4. DEFINITELY WILL ONLY BE NEEDING 2.
 
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Is the charger included with the NEW FoxPro lithium pack a smart charger? IF not, I was wondering if anyone here had a recommendation on a smart charger that is reliable? For the money that these darn batteries cost I think it'd be best to keep them well protected.

Thanks!
 


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