topic Re: Recharable Batteries in Arlo

Recharable Batteries

fkme — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 07:54:02 GMT

batteries are flat, seems can only buy recharegable via amazon usint a credit card but they do not ship to Brisbane AU, does jaycar have a similar battery for the 100% wire-free camera?

Re: Recharable Batteries

TomMac — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:52:33 GMT

OEM non rechargeable cells of the top brands are all about the same and work fine for normal use

Like on this page...

http://www.batteryjunction.com/search-results.html?keywords=123&x=50&y=15#/?keywords=123&search_return=all&Catalogbattbatterysize=CR123A

You should be able to find one of the brands local.

If your looking for rechargeables and the Netgear approved set is unavailable, then look thru this LONG thread, there are aprox 4-5 top rated that will work the same with a proper charger and following all safety procedures

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Buying-Options-Tips/Rechargeable-batteries-for-use-with-Arlo-cameras/td-p/1652/page/64

Cliff notes;

READ THIS... old thread.. BTW .Netgear now approves a set of batteries and charger package

Lets put all this in order...

1) Netgear does not recommend rechargables any longer due to fakes, bad cells, possible fire using same in a Li-Ion format 123/16340 cell

This does not mean they don't work well, just that Netgear doesn't want to touch that area for the above reasons. You will be on you own if a problem occurs.

Also of note, the OEM cells shine in a spec usage of <5 min per day, the Rechargeables will out record in time amount, in a heavy usage situ. So each one has it's benefits

2) The 3.7v Li-ion cells work the best in Arlo cameras ( there are no Nimh cells in this format I know of and if so wouldn't have the cold temp life ) The cameras are allowed this input voltages. ( BTW OEM primary cells are 3.2v new, Li-ion cells 3.7v are 4.2 right off charge )

The battery algorithm was optimized back in late 2015 for OEM 3.2v cells and 3.7v Li-ion .... both read correctly on gauge now

If you want to go with rechargeables;

Read this, at least the last ten pages for most of the info about rechargeables....there are 64 pages

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Buying-Options-Tips/Rechargeable-batteries-for-use-with-Arlo-camera...

In a nutshell;

First, go back and read the battery thread FROM THE NEWEST BACK about 10 or so pages!

(Tho i do recommend readin all as a way to know how / why users ended up with 3-4 choice cells... knowledge is power.)

You will find info on the 3-4 well vetted rechargeables and chargers if you want to go that route.

Not only that, You will find out the NO 123/16340 sized cell ( li-ion ) can hold more than about 750 mahr of chemistry.... Any li-ion that says over 800 is automatically suspect right off the bat.

Also you should be using the 3.7v Li-ion cells not the 3 or 3.6v cells which have lower rates AND some have been found not to work well.

LiFe04 type cells have given problems also when used in Arlo.

Don't FORGET, make sure the cells have overcharge/over discharge curcuit built into them

Re: Recharable Batteries

jguerdat — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:55:24 GMT

Shipping to OZ is the big issue, based on many reports from your compatriots. I think a few have found resolution but you'd have to search to find the threads or hope someone will jump in here with specifics.

Re: Recharable Batteries

TomMac — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:39:35 GMT

How about these rechargeables... In Suite 3C, 14 Glen Street
Eastwood
NSW
Australia 2122

https://www.liteshop.com.au/batteries/rechargeable/lithium-ion/16340

Re: Recharabale Batteries

fkme — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:47:07 GMT

the arlo recharable battery kit cannot be shipped to AU with the batteries, if i send someone some money via paypal can you purchase the kit, keep the batteries and just send me the 4 channel charger?

I will also pay the frieght charge to australia.

link to purchase kit:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0DVFA7

any help much appreciated....

thx

mick

Re: Recharabale Batteries

fkme — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 02:48:02 GMT

bump

I will also pay the frieght charge to australia.

link to purchase kit:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0DVFA7