Downvolting batteries... possible?

Ultimus · July 15th, 2006, 11:31

Couldn't find a thread on this. I'm obviously a newbie, but that's why I'm here. :-D

Would it be possible to downvolt say a 9.6V to an 8.4 by slicing off a cell and rewiring the connection? I've read around and gotten mixed messages. Thanks in advance.

MadMax · July 15th, 2006, 12:04

Could be difficult if the cell you want to remove is directly soldered to another cell though. Some cells will be soldered directly from positive to negative terminal with no wire, battery bar, or other external conductor. You can't get a soldering iron into the joint and ripping the cells apart will probably damage the terminals.

CDN_Stalker · July 15th, 2006, 15:55

Most cells are made with thin peices of flat metal spot welded to the battery. It's simple enough to separate the cells, use strong needlenosed pliers to grab the metal, twist and it'll tear off. Then you just need to use a very hot soldering iron and a lot of solder to reconnect the wire. Once you've done a few, it's dirt easy.

Mantelope · July 15th, 2006, 16:03

If you don't have any experience soldering cells themselves, or the equipment necessary, you can very easily damage your battery irreparably.

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July 15th, 2006, 11:31	#1
Ultimus Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto	Downvolting batteries... possible? Couldn't find a thread on this. I'm obviously a newbie, but that's why I'm here. :-D Would it be possible to downvolt say a 9.6V to an 8.4 by slicing off a cell and rewiring the connection? I've read around and gotten mixed messages. Thanks in advance.

July 15th, 2006, 12:04	#2
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	Could be difficult if the cell you want to remove is directly soldered to another cell though. Some cells will be soldered directly from positive to negative terminal with no wire, battery bar, or other external conductor. You can't get a soldering iron into the joint and ripping the cells apart will probably damage the terminals. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

July 15th, 2006, 15:55	#3
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Most cells are made with thin peices of flat metal spot welded to the battery. It's simple enough to separate the cells, use strong needlenosed pliers to grab the metal, twist and it'll tear off. Then you just need to use a very hot soldering iron and a lot of solder to reconnect the wire. Once you've done a few, it's dirt easy. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

July 15th, 2006, 16:03	#4
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	If you don't have any experience soldering cells themselves, or the equipment necessary, you can very easily damage your battery irreparably.

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