Zachb13
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Has anyone here rebuilt the battery packs on their ikelite strobes? Specially the rebuild kit from EBay? Wondering how smooth it went and if it worked. Thanks!
Question Rebuilding Ikelite DS160 batteries
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TostitoBandito
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Haven't done it, but I think I watched some videos or found a DIY guide on it a while back. Maybe this one:
waterpixels.net
This guy sourced all his own components and bought a cheap spot welder. Did it the right way and seems to have a high quality result for around $60 per strobe plus a bunch of labor. Although he did use cheaper Chinese made battery cells, so unclear if that'll be an issue with longevity. Nothing crazy or really difficult, but you need to be precise and methodical about it.
I have a pair of 15-20 year old batteries from my DS160's that a might try to rebuild. I'll at least spec it out and see what the price looks like for the battery cells and other components nowadays. Worst case, I waste some money and still end up buying new batteries.
Edit: here are the original battery cells Ikelite uses from France (enough for 2 battery packs):
industrialbatterypros.com
My Ikelite Strobe Battery Rebuild
I figured I would recreate this thread from the other site. Might as well populate this forum with as much info as we can salvage. I am also not seeing a way to imbed the images into the post so all of the images will be at the bottom it seems. If anyone can tell me how to do that I will set it u...
waterpixels.net
This guy sourced all his own components and bought a cheap spot welder. Did it the right way and seems to have a high quality result for around $60 per strobe plus a bunch of labor. Although he did use cheaper Chinese made battery cells, so unclear if that'll be an issue with longevity. Nothing crazy or really difficult, but you need to be precise and methodical about it.
I have a pair of 15-20 year old batteries from my DS160's that a might try to rebuild. I'll at least spec it out and see what the price looks like for the battery cells and other components nowadays. Worst case, I waste some money and still end up buying new batteries.
Edit: here are the original battery cells Ikelite uses from France (enough for 2 battery packs):
419963-101 VH Cs 3200 XL Saft - 12 Pieces - 1.2V 3000mAh Sub C NiMH Battery Flat Top
419963-101 VH Cs 3200 XL Saft - 12 Pieces - 1.2V 3000mAh Sub C NiMH Battery Flat Top - Best Price, FAST Shipping!
industrialbatterypros.com
Wobbegong_th
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I'd stumbled upon e-bay post about Ikelite Battery rebuild kit and Refurbish package.
Refurbished - Ikelite Battery Pack Repair/Rebuilding Service - 3,600mAh - DS160/DS161/DS162 | eBay
Rebuild Kit - Ikelite Battery Expand 3,600mAh Kit DS161 Strobe -Simple & Easy (No solder/weld) | eBay
Haven't tried it yet, but tempting. I have one old pack sitting in the cabinet - might give the rebuild kit a try.
Refurbished - Ikelite Battery Pack Repair/Rebuilding Service - 3,600mAh - DS160/DS161/DS162 | eBay
Rebuild Kit - Ikelite Battery Expand 3,600mAh Kit DS161 Strobe -Simple & Easy (No solder/weld) | eBay
Haven't tried it yet, but tempting. I have one old pack sitting in the cabinet - might give the rebuild kit a try.
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