NiMH battery for Sea & Sea Strobes

[Liang]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone used NiMH rechargable batteries with Sea & Sea strobes? Sea & Sea forbids the use of NiMH for their strobes!!! Do you think it will be ok to use them? I have quite few Sea & Sea Strobes and if I were to use alkaline batteries, it will be chore and extra weight to be checking them in onto the plane.

Thanks
Liang

 

[kavka]

In dervice manual is also writen only alkaline and power supply, but I tried NiMh and works OK also. YS 40

 

[Lonely Boy]

I have heard that NiMH battery will have the danger of explosion when flooded. Anyone has comment on this?

I want to invest in a set of NiMH battery for my YS60 too!

 

[Dee]

I know several photogs who are using rechargeable NiMH batteries in S&S strobes with no problems. I think is a CYA thing. Several years ago there was a problem with S&S battery caps sealing. When saltwater came in contact with NiMH batteries, it produced a gas and the battery cap would/could explode from the pressure. The problem was fixed by a re-design and replacement of battery compartment caps for older strobes and new strobes since then haven't had the problem.

So.....if saltwater comes in contact with your batteries you'll have a problem. Chances of that happening are slim and a few basic precautions, like turning the strobe with the battery cap facing down before you open it, will protect you if there is a leak. Alot of us are using NiMH batteries regardless.

Do not take this comment as permission or encouragement to go against manufacturers suggested practices. Do so at your own risk.

 

[Tony]

Hi Liang,

I've used NiMH for 8 years or so w/ no problems. But like Dee wrote, there is a small risk if the batteries come into contact w/ salt water.

"Use at your own risk" is the message S&S is trying to get across.

Cheers,

Tony

 

[Liang]

Hi Guys,

Thank you!!! I have already used them, but just wanted to be absolutely sure about it.

Cheers
Liang

 

[mikerox123]

i use them no porblem in my ys-90DX