Best Li-Fe battery I have seen so far

D-Roc

D-Roc

I forgot!
Location
Dirty River Rider
I would charge mine after each ride and all was good in battery land until it sat unused for two weeks with water in it. I blew a bunch of water out of it. I managed to load test it and it's done. It reAds 18 v right now. I did receive a tracking number for me free one today. I don't have my receit, I told him it was full of wafer and I drilled it, And I have no intention of sending this one back. I am going to have to seal this thing up better I guess.
 
OCD Solutions

OCD Solutions

Original, Clean and Dependable Solutions
Location
Rentz, GA
D-Roc said:
I would charge mine after each ride and all was good in battery land until it sat unused for two weeks with water in it. I blew a bunch of water out of it. I managed to load test it and it's done. It reAds 18 v right now. I did receive a tracking number for me free one today. I don't have my receit, I told him it was full of wafer and I drilled it, And I have no intention of sending this one back. I am going to have to seal this thing up better I guess.
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I have a 3M adhesive epoxy potting compound, Do you think it would trap too much heat if you encapsulated the entire thing?
 
D-Roc

D-Roc

I forgot!
Location
Dirty River Rider
no i don't think that would be a problem. got a link for that stuff? i was thinking of silicone based sealant on the terminals but am open to something that isn't going to make it a couple pounds heavier. haha
 
OCD Solutions

OCD Solutions

Original, Clean and Dependable Solutions
Location
Rentz, GA
Look up 3M DP270 potting compound. I warn you though, it is not cheap nor is it lightweight but it would still be lighter than a conventional battery.
 
D-Roc

D-Roc

I forgot!
Location
Dirty River Rider
I got my free replacement battery in the mail today. I guess the 2 year warranty is good. Looks like I will be running a shoria for a while.
 
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spork

spork

down with the sickness
Location
Indianapolis Indiana
Just contacted shoria again due to my replacement starting to drain on its own again. I put di-electric grease into charging port then sealed it with rtv, and also did the same with terminals and the seam. It lasts about two days then goes flat whether it's connected to ski or sitting on counter. If you shake it you can hear water. When they send me another I'm going to build a lexan waterPROOF housing for it, and shouldn't have to deal with this again...
 
D-Roc

D-Roc

I forgot!
Location
Dirty River Rider
I used automotive goop around the terminals but have not swamped my ski and no water intrusion yet.... These batteries are light but adding battery boxes or potting to make the more reliable in watercrafts defeats the purpose that we intended to have by running them. 9 lbs deka is a safer bet. Mine is still going but lots have failed that I know of. Replacement has been good for most that I know that have tried.
 
Crab

Crab

thanks darin...noswad!
Location
Seattle
Ballistic’s 3 Year Warranty

Ballistic Performance Components Batteries are made in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Ballistic Performance Components Batteries are shipped charged and ready to install. Because our battery rocks, we offer an industry leading 3 YEAR WARRANTY subject to the following:

  1. Ballistic's warranty does not cover use of its product in the following ways or under the following conditions - hard short of the terminals, damage from immersion in liquid, physical damage to the product, wiring the batteries in series or parallel to other cells or batteries, charging the battery with more than fourteen point six volts, connecting the products to a defective electrical system, using the batteries in a total-loss system, trying to juggle the batteries or other unreasonable behavior
  2. Ballistic is not liable for consequential damages to person or property
  3. Ballistic is not liable for relationships that deteriorate because you fall in love with the battery
  4. Because the battery is very light, Ballistic is not liable for papers that blow away when the battery is used as a paper-weight
  5. Ballistic is not liable for damage to the battery that results from someone trying to damage the battery
  6. Ballistic is not liable to people who are jealous because you have a better battery and they know it
  7. All warranty claims are handled by Ballistic Performance Components directly by really nice people whom your friends and family would enjoy meeting, especially over a nice meal... (hint, hint).
  8. Warranties are non-transferable and for the original owner only. Returns will only be accepted from the original owner.
  9. Ballistic reserves the right to stop sending new batteries to people who keep using the battery in ways that break the battery
  10. Ballistic will pay for shipping within the US and Canada of the replacement battery and the shipping of the replaced battery.
  11. Ballistic appreciates you purchasing our products and wants to make your experience with our battery and our company positive, memorable, spectacular and fulfilling
 
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spork

spork

down with the sickness
Location
Indianapolis Indiana
Got my other replacement last week, and have it all sealed up ready for install. I must say Shoria has the best warranty of any company I've EVER dealt with. Still can't believe they send the replacement batter without having you send old one in till you get it.
 
Matt_E

Matt_E

steals hub caps from cars
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Location
at peace
One of my 16 cell Ballistic's is done. The balancing connector broke off two pins and it didn't completely charge prior to my last ride with it. Consequently, the battery over-discharged and will no longer charge properly on any charger.
I'll cut it open to see if I can replace individual cells.
 
spork

spork

down with the sickness
Location
Indianapolis Indiana
Matt_E said:
One of my 16 cell Ballistic's is done. The balancing connector broke off two pins and it didn't completely charge prior to my last ride with it. Consequently, the battery over-discharged and will no longer charge properly on any charger.
I'll cut it open to see if I can replace individual cells.
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Matt wouldn't that void your warranty???
 
Crab

Crab

thanks darin...noswad!
Location
Seattle
Matt_E said:
One of my 16 cell Ballistic's is done. The balancing connector broke off two pins and it didn't completely charge prior to my last ride with it. Consequently, the battery over-discharged and will no longer charge properly on any charger.
I'll cut it open to see if I can replace individual cells.
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$8 on a Google search
 
motozachl

motozachl

uPsiDeDoWn
Location
JAX
Just read entire thread because I forgot I needed a smaller battery (5.25" x 3.5" max) for my new build; the q8 has a molded in battery tray. I was going try out there shorai but no way am I now, going to run to local auto place and source a normal factory sealed battery that will fit. High hopes for a massive cc amps
 
D-Roc

D-Roc

I forgot!
Location
Dirty River Rider
I just checked my shoria yesterday when cleaning the garage. Cranked over like crazy and then I threw it on the charger and it topped up in 15 minutes. I left it in the ski hooked up since late October when we stopped riding for the season.
 
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