LitFuse
Flashlight Enthusiast
OK, so I have several Xepa Technology XP645 solar rechargeable lights that I need replacement battery packs for. They were never used and have been sitting in the box for about 2 years. The battery cells have swelled up and are no good. The manufacturer wants about $50 per pack plus shipping, so I am hoping to come up with a different solution. Here are some pictures of the pack:
First off, what's the deal with the Yellow wire? Is it a temperature probe or other feedback lead?
I am hoping to replace this OEM battery pack with something that I can find off the shelf somewhere. My first though is to use a pair of unprotected 18650 Li-ion cells tabbed together in series. Does that sound like a reasonable solution? There is plenty of room in the fixture for them. Do I need the Yellow wire connection, and if so, where does it go?
Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome. Thanks!
Peter
First off, what's the deal with the Yellow wire? Is it a temperature probe or other feedback lead?
I am hoping to replace this OEM battery pack with something that I can find off the shelf somewhere. My first though is to use a pair of unprotected 18650 Li-ion cells tabbed together in series. Does that sound like a reasonable solution? There is plenty of room in the fixture for them. Do I need the Yellow wire connection, and if so, where does it go?
Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome. Thanks!
Peter