Quantum Turbo battery replacement or modification?

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BiglerRaw

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Anyone know which 6 pin (molex?) plug this is... like specific link to Amazon or other source?
I just tore down my Q Turbo 2+2 packs... because the NiMh's were dead dead dead... and would not charge.
I was quoted $140 for new pack... screw that... asked about NiCad... they said $38!! DONE!!
Got home... tested the new "14.4V" pack.... @ 14.6v. Tested the DEAD WON'T TAKE A CHARGE NiMh pack... 16.2V
BASTARDS.... it DID come back. So I have a spare pack... but not the connector. So there we are...
OR... anyone have a junk pack they can send me the ribbon and plug from?!!! :smile:
Thanks! -Steve

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Fujicaman1957

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If you know about Lipo and know how to charge them, that could be an option. I'm using this LiPo in my Rollei Flash. It can be disconnected from the adapter for balance charging on a dedicated charger. No protection circuit, so I just have to remember to turn the flash off when not in use. If I do trash the battery from over-discharge, a new one is less than $10. That is less than the 'throw-away' batteries for my Nikon View attachment 208508 .
Which flash, IC ??
 

Chan Tran

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Original Quantum Turbo uses 8.2V lead acid chemistry cell.
The next gen, Quantum 2x2, uses a series of 1.2V NiMH cells sized similar to C size.

My old quantum has 8.2V lead acid cell in it. I replaced it with 3 3.2V LiFePO4 cells and it works great.
 
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