2006Batteries/Power forum
Recelling old wireless microphone batteries with alternative cell types
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Old nickel-cadmium batteries can be recelled with hytron cells as an alternative to upgrading to a newer battery system.
- Recelling old batteries with hytron cells instead of nickel-cadmium cells reduces weight by approximately one pound.
- Professional recelling services can rebuild and recell batteries for under $1500 including shipping, while upgrading to a new cage system with multiple hytron batteries and chargers costs around $10000.
- Original nickel-cadmium batteries from 1998 remained functional for six years, then degraded over the following year.
- Some chargers may apply higher charging voltages than the standard 13.8V, which can damage old batteries.
Depends on
- The discussion involves very old battery technology from 2006 and may not reflect current options.
- No detailed specifications provided for the hytron recelling process or compatibility requirements.
- Weight reduction figures based on single anecdotal experience.
- Cost estimates are from 2006 and would not apply to current pricing.