Steview555 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just bit the bullet and ordered a set at the British Shooting Show. Hope I haven't wasted my money! Just been working out the battery life and whilst it's not the end of the world it galls me to think they will be constantly discharging. Could you simply take the batteries out when not in use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don`t own them but have looked at awe at them as i have passive cens , have you got the + model with the 13 batteries or the standard ones with 213 batteries ? Westy will be along soon to put you right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steview555 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just the standard ones, wishng I had paid a bit more for the higher spec. They say 200 hours which is about 9 days you get 30 batteries so 15 x 9 a total of 135 days use! Not long for almost £500. Hence my thoughts of taking them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 S****! I had decided to buy a pair but this may sway me the other way, do the + version with 13 type batteries last longer/ not constantly discharge? Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steview555 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 As far as I am aware the batteries always discharge in the same way a hearing aid battery does the larger batteries supposedly last twice as long but the unit is slightly deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 The + are only £10 more expensive over the standard ones . This thread is already educating me on cens , they always run the batteries down ? It appears we need to hear from someone who actually owns a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have a pair and they are very good,the batteries are hearing aid ones and run down ,you can put the cover tabs back on and it slows it down,I have the battery upgrade and they stick out a bit further,I have some spare upgrade covers so if you want some let me know and I'll send you a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have a pair and they are very good,the batteries are hearing aid ones and run down ,you can put the cover tabs back on and it slows it down,I have the battery upgrade and they stick out a bit further,I have some spare upgrade covers so if you want some let me know and I'll send you a setSo realistically how long do the type 13 batteries last once fitted and used say 3 hours per week?Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) They (the standard ones) last quite a while whether using them or not, but they do run down when they're not in use. I bought a load of batteries off eBay which worked out quite cheap. Before today I last wore mine just after Christmas and as soon as I put them in today they beeped for a battery change. You'd probably get a week or two at 3 hours per day at a guess. Edited February 16, 2014 by jimmyb79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Tbh I don't know I just change them when they need it,maybe a month/3 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just had a look on Amazon £1.35 for six batteries so not as bad as I thought Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Am i getting this right, the battery's discharge because they are still fitted in the Cens so you remove them as you have finished using them and they wont discharge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 No the batteries have a sticker on the back of them when new that stop them discharging. Once that sticker is removed, they discharge whether in the CENS or not (but at a slower rate if not actually used). It's not the earplugs that cause it, but rather the battery itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steview555 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 No the batteries have a sticker on the back of them when new that stop them discharging. Once that sticker is removed, they discharge whether in the CENS or not (but at a slower rate if not actually used). It's not the earplugs that cause it, but rather the battery itself. Ahhhhh, I understand now, thank you. The CENS website sell the batteries for £24 for 60 (either type) so assuming they run out together that would be 30 changes at 400 hours per change (high power battery) a total of 12,000 hours or 500 days, works out at 5p a day B) I have also seen you can get 120 for £32 on Ebay from Germany which is 3.2p a day I have a pair and they are very good,the batteries are hearing aid ones and run down ,you can put the cover tabs back on and it slows it down,I have the battery upgrade and they stick out a bit further,I have some spare upgrade covers so if you want some let me know and I'll send you a set Thank you , you have a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Have a look at the FAQ page on the CENS digital website: http://censdigital.com/faq.html This may help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steview555 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Have a look at the FAQ page on the CENS digital website: http://censdigital.com/faq.html This may help you. Thats great thank you, just need you to sort my order asap and I can play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPJA Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 How long would you expect a pair of CENS to last before you need to get new molds/ inserts? Really tempted by these but best part of £500 for ear plugs.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thats great thank you, just need you to sort my order asap and I can play This week we will hopefully have a 'Pigeon Watch Pack' ready (for Pigeon Watch Members) that will allow you to add up to £100 of accessories free of charge when you order from our website. We will be posting details as soon as it is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 How long would you expect a pair of CENS to last before you need to get new molds/ inserts? Really tempted by these but best part of £500 for ear plugs.............. Anywhere between 5 and 10 years. It all depends on how much care you take, specially with cleaning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Anywhere between 5 and 10 years. It all depends on how much care you take, specially with cleaning them. I was discussing this with a friend the other day, maybe you can answer or someone may have already done this. Being you can buy the Cens active inserts separately (I already have the passives), how would they perform if one was to buy just one amplified insert? So you would have a passive in one ear and an active in the other. Of course this is all about the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I was discussing this with a friend the other day, maybe you can answer or someone may have already done this. Being you can buy the Cens active inserts separately (I already have the passives), how would they perform if one was to buy just one amplified insert? So you would have a passive in one ear and an active in the other. Of course this is all about the cost Yes this is an option. It will provide ambient awareness, but you will loose sound directionality. i.e you may not be able to tell which direction sound is coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Yes this is an option. It will provide ambient awareness, but you will loose sound directionality. i.e you may not be able to tell which direction sound is coming from. I figured that may be the case. WillCENS be at the CLA? If I took my Passives there could I slip in some actives to try them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I figured that may be the case. WillCENS be at the CLA? If I took my Passives there could I slip in some actives to try them out? Yes we will have representatives at the CLA this year. Not sure who yet, but you can certainly ask one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I like the idea of £100 worth of accessories, it's just a pity I bought my proflex last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENSdigital Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 CENS® digital are pleased to announce a FREE CENS® Pigeon Watch Gift Pack worth £99 is now exclusively available to Pigeon Watch members. Click below to find out more: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/277123-cens-pigeon-watch-gift-pack/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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