2013Batteries/Power forum
Carrying and storing Anton Bauer batteries and chargers for travel and work
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Pelican 1510 case can accommodate a dual-channel charger laid flat plus six to eight batteries with room to spare, and includes an optional lid organizer for cables and connectors.
- Lithium-ion batteries cannot be easily checked on commercial flights; carry-on is the only practical option for traveling with multiple batteries.
- Anton Bauer Dionic 90 and HC batteries have no quantity restrictions for carry-on luggage according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Batteries should remain on their chargers continuously in trickle-charge mode until needed, rather than being removed for storage.
- Multiple chargers can be obtained through the used equipment market and rental houses at reasonable cost to distribute battery charging loads.
- Checked baggage restrictions limit Li-ion batteries to minimal quantities under 100 watt-hours and require them to be attached to a device.
- Some production companies label cases with lithium warnings for even single small batteries, while others pack multiple batteries per case without proper documentation.
Depends on
- The charger must be positioned horizontally in the Pelican 1510 due to depth constraints.
- Charger fan noise levels may vary between individual units and models.
- No consensus reached on whether foam cutouts or dividers are necessary versus simple padding.
- The discussion references specific charger models (2700 series, TM4, TWQ) from 2013 era with potential differences from current products.
- TSA policies mentioned may have changed since 2013.