*****Battery Note******
I had a couple reminders about the seriousness of the dangers in using high powered batteries and what can happen.
The reason I am posting here is because Cera LL is running at about the same current as my own creation and I run it basically the same way.
Sorry for the long post but folks should know what CAN happen even when not doing anything wrong. (debatable)
With all that been said, the batteries recommended by the TET would be best bet until others report working and have safety in mind. AFWIW, I think Noah's advise of using lower rated batteries in the Li-ion protected types good advise. His example was if a manufacturer offers both a 2900 and a 3100 battery, best pick the 2900 mAh as can deliver better.
Wow. Pretty scary stuff. While driving? I don't think they let you into heaven if you die that way do they? Apologies to Bill Cosby......
I've missed 'your stuff' lately, when you decided to op up and post it's a true pip! Advice to take real seriously IMO. Staying with
tested, proven types is I think golden advice. Finding 'better' batteries based on the web, even if cheaper, might not be all that clever in the end.
BTW, for those concerned, one of the issues holding up the switch assembly was the epoxy part so they could use one of the special protective 'collapsing springs' I'm told. Won't do you any good for a low qualilty battery that self distructs like the first case above of course, but it could save your bacon in a cook off like the second.....maybe. I briefly tested lots of types I have around, but for use I'm sticking with 'the factory battery' myself.
Thanks very much for the post, a word to the wise for sure....let's hope we're wise enough to pick up on it?
So they're probably not available for 2nd batch of Pre order shipments I'm assuming?
Think TET would be interested in doing a 16 watt core for me instead of the normal?
I'm not sure when (or even if, there might be a problem there?) they will be approved for shipment by TV management, but I'm sure if it happens it'll be soon and no doubt retroactive. If they elect to ship the 14s until 16s are proven then decide to authorize they'll give early guys the option to swap cores (or perhaps get theirs rebuilt for free?).
Don't sweat it, from my brief testing it's perhaps a little faster but I'm thus far not able to get thicker clouds from it (I have trouble maxing out the 14 Watt one on purpose.....I'm not secretly Noah pretending to be a mortal human). I'm confident you'll be happy with 'even the 14 Watt one', but understand how knowing there's a 16 out there will keep you up at night......
If you're not being compensated in some way,you should be.
At the very least TET should produce a laser-engraved "OF" edition for your tireless efforts on there behalf.
Naw, no bucks, I'm retired that's taken care of...... I really enjoy helping them, I think their mission is a very important one helping hundreds of folks in need. Thousands really I guess. Just like here, I'm glad to help if I can. I have, of course, accumulated a very useful set of Beta units, kind of beat up but they all work just fine (or Tim rebuilt them until they did.....). I like that part too.
Funny you should mention the 'laser-engraved "OF" edition' they actually did exactly that! I have a special T1 body with "OF's" where the serial number should be on the bottom.
After thanking you, please stop the gushy stuff you're making me blush......
It's super to be told you're appreciated, thanks very much.
Just so you know you owe us two dick jokes next post....we'll let this one pass.....
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