2016Batteries/Power forum
Compatibility of third-party recelled batteries with new Anton Bauer Performance series chargers
What the thread found
- Third-party recelled batteries charge normally in newer Anton Bauer chargers and monitoring functions work as expected
- Recelled batteries using genuine Samsung cells rated for continuous 10 amp draw can exceed original capacity while gaining weight
- Older Anton Bauer chargers recognize and charge recelled batteries without issues
- Battery cycle count and date information do not reset during recelling
- Recelled batteries may experience internal cell movement due to foam compression, which can be resolved with double-stick foam tape instead of foam spacers
- Recelled Dionic HC and HCX batteries have demonstrated reliable long-term performance in professional broadcast applications
- Free warranty service is available for recelled batteries experiencing internal cell shifting
Depends on
- Compatibility testing was limited to older charger models and not extensively documented with new Performance series chargers
- One recelled battery experienced intermittent charging issues, though replacement was provided under warranty
- Internal cell movement issue was identified as a manufacturing flaw in earlier recelling batches but has been corrected
- Discussion does not address compatibility with LP model chargers specifically