Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

This forum is reserved for network, server and board maintenance and FYI's
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
Rob
Toughbooktalk Founder
Posts: 3577
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:23 pm
Contact:
Contact Rob

Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#1 Post by Rob »

Team,

The MAIN battery system which works GREAT needs new batteries again. It's a 3000VA system (two 1500's put together) and the last battery replacement was on 6/2/10 (Almost 6 years ago when they are supposed to be replaced every 3 - 4 years TOPS. This is MY FAULT and it's neglect which I am not proud of. Life I guess). This is the CORE battery system that runs ALL the network equipment and shares a load with the 2nd battery for the 2nd power plug on the server. The 2nd battery system is a 1250VA APC as well but those batteries are GOOD TO GO as they were replaced on 9/25/15 :)

It takes 6 batteries (3 in each bank) and I have a local hookup that I buy all my batteries from anyways (I'm a re-seller for them) - Battery Giant in Naperville, IL. - Duracell batteries, not a generic crap brand :)

The breakdown is below:

$35.95/each * 6 = $215.70 + tax = $232.40

As you all know I HATE asking for $$$ and if I don't get a single PENNY I am still replacing these tomorrow morning as it HAS to be done. This will secure our MAIN battery system for AT LEAST 3 - 4 years :)

Thanks in advance for everything guys! :notworthy: :notworthy:

EDIT: PIC ATTACHED
Attachments
0506161209.jpg
0506161209.jpg (129.54 KiB) Viewed 15599 times
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater

~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
Top
kardan
Posts: 59
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:38 pm

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#2 Post by kardan »

I think I chipped in $20 last replacement - probably about time for another "dues" payment. How do you want it?
CF-31XFLAXLM -- CF-31SBLEC1M -- CF-31JBEGA1M
CF-30KCPAQ2B -- CF-30CCR02BM
CF-19CJBLXBM -- CF-29NTWGZBM
MEMBER: Notebook Review
http://www.thessdreview.com
Top
User avatar
Shawn
Posts: 2960
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:35 am

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#3 Post by Shawn »

Are the batteries all that is needed?
Otherwise we could hold another auction for some donated equipment.
Life will beat you into submission.
Top
User avatar
SHEEPMAN!
Posts: 2239
Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:13 pm
Location: TDR-HQ California

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#4 Post by SHEEPMAN! »

kardan wrote:I think I chipped in $20 last replacement - probably about time for another "dues" payment. How do you want it?
Hover over toughbooktalk.com and click and it opens into donation page for those that never did it before....and as a reminder for the rest of us.

I clicked in onna accident the other day so went ahead and sent a little bit.

:cheers:
Fair for you/ Fair for me.
I chose to NOT be organized.
-------------------------------------------------------------------[/color]
http://toughbooktalk.com/
http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/
Top
User avatar
Rob
Toughbooktalk Founder
Posts: 3577
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:23 pm
Contact:
Contact Rob

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#5 Post by Rob »

Batteries replaced and good!

My GOD this should have been done sooner... Have a look at these pictures...

One of the 6 is almost exploaded from overcharging and the others all tested bad. One was as low as 1.7 amp hours when they should be 7.5AH. The best one scored in at 4.1AH... Overall this was done in the nick of time.

I put 9.0AH batteries in there too as they were the same price as the 7.5's :) Slightly larger capacity.

Self check - GOOD
Pulled power plug and let it run - GOOD
Battery replacement date labeled as today - GOOD

I got a further discount and the bill ended up being $225.95 total (Also attached)

Thanks!
Attachments
0507161354.jpg
0507161354.jpg (147.38 KiB) Viewed 15544 times
0507161256.jpg
0507161256.jpg (111.45 KiB) Viewed 15544 times
0507161255.jpg
0507161255.jpg (147.81 KiB) Viewed 15544 times
2.jpg
2.jpg (125.36 KiB) Viewed 15544 times
1.jpg
1.jpg (129.12 KiB) Viewed 15544 times
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater

~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
Top
User avatar
Rob
Toughbooktalk Founder
Posts: 3577
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:23 pm
Contact:
Contact Rob

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#6 Post by Rob »

Shawn wrote:Are the batteries all that is needed?
Otherwise we could hold another auction for some donated equipment.
Nothing else is needed but thanks! :notworthy:
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater

~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
Top
User avatar
toughasnails
Toughbooktalk Moderator
Posts: 2644
Joined: Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:59 pm
Location: "TOUGHBOOK LAND" ME ,USA / NB . CANADA

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#7 Post by toughasnails »

Rob...i am just getting back to work after being out sick but will send something in a few weeks.
:spinny: Blair :spinny:
___________________
CF-19 MK1, 2, 5 Emissive Keyboard, Samsung 240GB SSD, 12GB Ram, W7 64 bit, GPS *
CF-28 MK2, 3
CF-30 MK2 , Intel SSD, 4GB , GPS, W7 Ultimate , Bluetooth, Emissive Keyboard
CF-51 MK3LL Core 2 Duo T7600 Mod , W7, 4GB Ram, 160GB 7200RPM HDD, Finger Print Reader
CF-52MK1 Core2Duo 2GHz, Intel SSD X25 Series ,4GB , BT with dock
CF-52 MK4 i5‑2540M 2.60GHz, ATI Discrete Graphics, Intel 120GB SSD, 16GB,W7 Pro 64bit
CF-53MK1 i5/2520, Kingston Hyper X SSD 240GB, 16GB memory, W7 Pro 64bit with dock
CF-54 MK2 Samsung SSD512GB, 16GB memory
And the little guys CF-M34 MK3 and MK7
Infologix / MediSlate 10.4" tablet
Cel Samsung Note 8
Member of:
http://thessdreview.com/
http://www.toughbooktalk.com
Top
monkey1911
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:20 am
Location: Moscow, ID USA

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#8 Post by monkey1911 »

Just kick over a donation to help out with the battery cost.
Toughbook CF-19 Mk4
Toughbook CF-53 Mk4
Getac V110 G1
Thinkpad X1 Tablet
MacBook Pro 13
Top
User avatar
Rob
Toughbooktalk Founder
Posts: 3577
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:23 pm
Contact:
Contact Rob

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#9 Post by Rob »

monkey1911 wrote:Just kick over a donation to help out with the battery cost.
Not sure what this means? I didn't get anything so far.

Thanks!
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater

~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
Top
User avatar
kode-niner
Posts: 700
Joined: Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:39 am
Location: Canada

Re: Funding needed for new core batteries *$232.40*

#10 Post by kode-niner »

Ain't got much these days. I'll send what I can.
Daily drives a CF-31
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Network, Server, & Board Maintenance Announcements!”