Hi folks
Just pulled out my rig, long dormant, and have what I suspect are dodgy batteries. I am unfamiliar with what "swollen" or "puffy" batteries look like, so would appreciate some input on my set of 3, pictures attached.
Everything, including batteries, was originally purchased in early in 2013 (for a trip to Antarctica) (which it proved futile for, because the magnetic fields are so converged at that latitude that I couldn't calibrate the bloody thing). It sounds like, 4 years later, these batteries are probably overstaying their welcome, though I would estimate that between all three of them they have only flown a few hours, tops. I've barely used it.
Additionally, my entire rig has been in storage in its hard case in my garage for about a year, where temperatures have probably varied from below freezing to bloody hot - I live in eastern Washington, which is summer desert country that gets snowed under in winter.
I would describe these as "puffy" because they're pliable, indicating the battery within isn't necessarily swollen itself, but I'd appreciate input from those in know.
Thank you!
Just pulled out my rig, long dormant, and have what I suspect are dodgy batteries. I am unfamiliar with what "swollen" or "puffy" batteries look like, so would appreciate some input on my set of 3, pictures attached.
Everything, including batteries, was originally purchased in early in 2013 (for a trip to Antarctica) (which it proved futile for, because the magnetic fields are so converged at that latitude that I couldn't calibrate the bloody thing). It sounds like, 4 years later, these batteries are probably overstaying their welcome, though I would estimate that between all three of them they have only flown a few hours, tops. I've barely used it.
Additionally, my entire rig has been in storage in its hard case in my garage for about a year, where temperatures have probably varied from below freezing to bloody hot - I live in eastern Washington, which is summer desert country that gets snowed under in winter.
I would describe these as "puffy" because they're pliable, indicating the battery within isn't necessarily swollen itself, but I'd appreciate input from those in know.
Thank you!
