Aqua pod battery replacement

[Shopkeeper]

Any updates on replacing batteries in a Aqua Pod? Saw some of the old posts using AAA batteries and GoPro camera batteries. Before I take my remote apart, what is the voltage required and are there L/I batteries available?

shopkeeper

 

[Patrick_B]

Hi Shopkeeper, Welcome to TFP!

I haven't seen a lot of posts on this, but could have missed them. Perhaps some AP owners will answer you, and I hope you enjoy the forum.

 

[JoeGolan]

Youtube on replacing battery in AQL2-POD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX65hPhsWTw

Aqua Pod Hayward Repair - YouTube

This battery might work for you

http://www.batteryspace.com/customizenimhbattery48v700mahnimhrxbatterywith22awgwire.aspx

Disclaimer - I have not done this

 

[Shopkeeper]

Thanks Patrick. Looking forward to getting some feedback as the unit replacement cost is off the chart.

shopkeeper

 

[Shopkeeper]

Saw this video and that is a fall back if nothing comes up in more conventional batteries to replace stock units.

thanks,

shopkeeper

 

[Shopkeeper]

Joe,
Any idea what the stock AquaPod battery output is? The charging station puts out 9V @ .66A And your battery pack may be the perfect match

shopkeeper

 

[JoeGolan]

Joe,
Any idea what the stock AquaPod battery output is? The charging station puts out 9V @ .66A And your battery pack may be the perfect match

shopkeeper

Like I said I never worked on one of these but I have replaced built in rechargeable batteries in many other units. The key to success is not to rush things and be leery of being too forceful in disassembly/reassembly.

In the 2nd video link he mentions it is 4.8v at the 5:45. Neither video shows a clear picture of the label to get other info. It is not unusual for the charger to have a higher voltage that the battery it is charging. There are regulator components in the units charging port to maintain the proper voltage. He was using 4 AAA rechargeable batteries, the battery unit I suggested should be that equivalent,

BTW where are you in FL

 

[mattmeier]

Hello All,

I have successfully replaced the battery in an AQL2-POD2 remote unit.
Given the unit's original housing integrity, it is still water tight.
The result is a unit working with an even better battery capacity than when the unit was brand new.

Please note: an improperly sourced replacement battery could be dangerous and result in fires.

Please feel free to message me as I offer this repair to folks who are interested.

 

[Topolinsky]

Hello All,

I have successfully replaced the battery in an AQL2-POD2 remote unit.
Given the unit's original housing integrity, it is still water tight.
The result is a unit working with an even better battery capacity than when the unit was brand new.

Please note: an improperly sourced replacement battery could be dangerous and result in fires.

Please feel free to message me as I offer this repair to folks who are interested.

I would much appreciate hearing more on your replacement technique. I am like everyone else. 2 years old and won’t hold any charge.