birddog battery

[cozumel111]

hi guys, the battery went out in my birddog after 8 years. i have ordered 6 sub-c battries to replace the old ones, half the price of buying a new birddog battery pack. has anyone else done this, and any tips you have would be great. thanks all.

[Pollypurabred]

Actually I was looking into the Li-ion battery and the changer but I cannot find the answer as if to if the original charger will work. <br />
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I believe I will try anywho, a direct updated. <br />
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[Terryl]

No, Li-ion battery's take a different charge cycle charge rate then other types of battery's, if they sell a replacement Li-ion pack and it comes with a different charger you really need that...

[cozumel111]

thanks for the replys, this is what i'm going to replace the old one with. Tenergy NiMH Sub C Sc 5000mAh high Drain Matched Rechargeable battery with tabs.

[fn59]

Have you checked the dimensions of those batteries with the ones birdog uses? With the prices I see for repalacement packs it would be nice to be able to replace them with DIY battery pack.

[fn59]

I just checked the dimensions, they should work.
I've been looking for replacents, found that c-cells were too large, never heard of sub c-cells before. Thanks for the info cozumel.

[Terryl]

They have more battery sizes then you can shake a stick at, here is a link to sizes used around the world.

[code]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes[code]

And I find Digikey.com or mouser.com a good source for most.

[cozumel111]

i found mine at battery superstore. listed under rechargable, or just punch in sub-c. the org. ones in the birddog were3300 mha