30-6 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 I know nothing about them, but I have just ordered one thinking I could use it with my Hi micro Lynx thermal spotter or Mk 1 Alpex, if internal batterys ever runs out on me. However, I have just read on web that you should not use power banks with thermal spotter, so I assume NV scopes also. So, can you ? How do they work, do you leave it plugged into device while you are using it via cable ? Or is it just to recharge internal battery of device then remove cable, if the latter how do you know when it's charged ? Apparently it's a 9,000,000 mAh capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 (edited) Hello, 9,000,000 mAh ?? what model is it ?? I have 2 for my heated jacket and I bought a good one ( Juice) for just like you mentioned , I have not tried on my Pixfra Thermal Yet !!!! , Just to add I have left Thermal on so will try to recharge later PM Edited October 27 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy74 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 dont know about thermal but have used a powerbank on my pard008 many times and previously on my ancient photon too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 14 minutes ago, eggy74 said: dont know about thermal but have used a powerbank on my pard008 many times and previously on my ancient photon too Hello, Which Photon model ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 27 Author Report Share Posted October 27 226412402242 This is the number from the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 34 minutes ago, 30-6 said: 226412402242 This is the number from the bay Whatever it says from China will probably be a lie. I cannot see the battery chemistry listed which together with the recharge cycles of more than 500 suggest its not lithium iron. Lithium Iron would have a cycle capacity over 1000 and is less likely to catch fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy74 Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 On 27/10/2024 at 14:14, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Which Photon model ?? Cannot remember, RT i think it is called 6-12 x 50 RT ? something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 1 minute ago, eggy74 said: Cannot remember, RT i think it is called 6-12 x 50 RT ? something like that Hello, Before you try, Contact Thomas Jacks from Stratford Upon Avon the Importer, as for the Thermal I was advised by a chap called Bruce who tests night vision not to charge with a power bank but you could ask Hik UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 (edited) I have tried this 5/12 v power bank with my Pulsar Axion XM38 thermal spotter and it powered it ok. I cannot say if it charged the battery or not without trying it again. I had it for use with my 12v screen type night vision, early days. I am out with the Pulsar on Wednesday and will discharge the on board battery and will then plug it into the bank and see if it then charges the battery or just allows me to use the Spotter without actually charging. Edited October 29 by Good shot? Added text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 29 Author Report Share Posted October 29 I e mailed 2 well known optics retailers and Hicmicro themselves. All said it is ok to use power banks on spotter and scope as long as it is rated at 5V / 2A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30-6 Posted October 29 Author Report Share Posted October 29 One thing I don't understand, on the one I am buying, part of the advert says 9,000,000 mAh and in the more detailed description it says 20,000 mAh. Hope they got a good booklet with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 1 hour ago, 30-6 said: One thing I don't understand, on the one I am buying, part of the advert says 9,000,000 mAh and in the more detailed description it says 20,000 mAh. Hope they got a good booklet with it. unless i am wrong good luck getting 9,000 amps out of a power bank battery for one hour. 20 amps for one hour may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 3 hours ago, 30-6 said: Hope they got a good booklet with it. How’s your ‘O’ level Mandarin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 29 Author Report Share Posted October 29 I did get '0' level English language. In the mocks my teacher told me I didn't know what a sentence was. Grammar school educated as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 30 Author Report Share Posted October 30 Well, my power bank was delivered, and wrapped back up to be returned. Between the advert on the bay , the leaflet and printed on the actual item there was 3 different specifications, ranging from 9000000 to 10000 mAh if I understood correctly. It also was slightly scratched and didn't appear new to me. Tried to contact seller but message was not delivered twice. When I looked for item again it was unavailable and taken off due to violation policy whatever that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 50 minutes ago, 30-6 said: Well, my power bank was delivered, and wrapped back up to be returned. Between the advert on the bay , the leaflet and printed on the actual item there was 3 different specifications, ranging from 9000000 to 10000 mAh if I understood correctly. It also was slightly scratched and didn't appear new to me. Tried to contact seller but message was not delivered twice. When I looked for item again it was unavailable and taken off due to violation policy whatever that is. hope you paid by paypal or credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 Hello, My power bank came from Argos, at least easy to return if faulty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 30 Author Report Share Posted October 30 Yeah PayPal, only £9, but annoyed that to me description was incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 If you’re after a decent power bank I’d recommend a Ridgemonkey vault c smart, I have the 26950mah variant (they come in a few different capacities, bigger capacity bigger cost) and have owned it for years, it gets very regular use and still works perfectly. The one I have came with an adapter that takes cigarette lighter chargers which is handy. The block itself has 1x usb c in/out 2x usb 5v 2.5A outlets and 1 x 12v 9A out as well as wireless charging pad on top. The cigarette lighter adapter plugs into the 12v outlet. The variant I have is between £80 - £100 now, significantly less than I paid when they first came out but well worth the outlay in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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