Hi Bill and Phil, It has been a while since I was in the electronic repair business; but as I recall the cell is a 5032 which is a lithium Ion cell. Not being familiar with your experience and skill level, Bill, I should have given the caveat about safety measures required. That being said, I was remiss in not specifying that cells of this construct can explode in heat and need to be treated with extreme caution.
Earl Burgess s/v Nautidog #3118 ________________________________ From: Phil Agur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:47:19 AM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: soldered internal battery Hi Bill, Soldering in a replacement battery is most likely not a big deal if it’s a NiCad or maybe a silver oxide battery. If it is a lithium Ion cell I’d be using extreme caution including a full face shield. Some battery replacement companies just won’t take the risk with a lithium Ion cell. Do you know what kind of cell needs replacing? Phil Agur s/vWing Tip Secretary, C270 LE #184 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 20082:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: soldered internal battery Phil(or anyone else) I have a Raymarine Chartplotter with internal battery that failed this summer(after 9 years). I have opened unit and the battery is soldered in, tiny point solders. Raymarine wants $159 to replace. Is this something I can tackle myself? The battery costs $7. HELP!! Bill Walker "Gayle Gal" Catalina 27 Tall Rig Pentwater, Mi. In a message dated 11/25/20082:58:37 P.M.Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Steve, That’s certainly a new product to me. It’s made by a couple of real players and it’s certified by a couple of agencies that test this type of product which is all good. What I don’t like is that it involves a soldered connection.
