INTRODUCTION TO BATTERY PACKS:
BATTERY PACK vs, AA BATTERY CLIP-
A real battery pack is either one large compact cell like the battery in your car, or a group of identical batteries or individual battery cells that are linked by welding, to create a "parallel, or series" arrangement to meet a specific voltage need.
Untold millions of combinations of numbers and positions as long as they are the same type and chemistry. This allows different configurations to attain a certain voltage, a certain load, or duration. They may be in series, or parallel or a combination of the two. Not a bunch of AA cells in a plastic box, that's like a toy. The whole purpose of the pack is to get rid of dealing with AA cells and these holders don't do that.
GOOD PACKS - The better packs contain SLA batteries if they can operate on six or twelve volts. One of the main advantages of the SLA's is that they do not require AA cells in the flash to operate which adds to corrosion and overheating.
Rechargeable battery packs of Ni-MH, and older, now almost extinct Ni-Cad usually have a temperature sensor which indicates the end of charging. NiMH usually cut off at 130 degrees, hotter will melt the innards of your strobe. Hotter will burn your hands, the carpet they fall on and loose in your pocket with keys might put your pants on fire. Simple, charging, and discharging produce heat. Heat kills flashes.
OUR PACKS :
• Our packs can be changed rapidly.
• NO AA CELLS AND WAL WART CHARGERS NEEDED
• They have extended capacity and duration. Our packs cover the whole wedding or event.
• Our packs can last the day. And not get overheated.
• Our packs do not require AA cells in the head. Kiss those babies goodbye.
• They offer continuity, one on the charger while one is in the unit if you wish or visa-versa.
• Our design will not send you to the poorhouse, I said, "poorhouse" not something else.
• Our packs have inexpensive accessories, many you can make yourself.
• May be worn on belt or shoulder or attached to lightstands.
SAFETY
Packs should not be tampered with. It is vitally important to understand there are potential chemical, electrical, and fire risks with the more powerful accelerated packs though occurrences are very, very rare mostly caused by individuals who would be dead, had breathing not been an automatic function of the right side of the brain.
As with any product please call me first (just like the utility company) before you dig. If you only knew what I have seen in fifty years in this business, you would understand why my next book or blog is called "THE BRAIN-FART EXPLORED".