Great video, I just tried to fit a new cell (PS-832) to my Turbo that has been in storage for years and I think I accidently connected the polarity the wrong way round! something popped flashed and smoked... Looks like a black capacitor? next to the copper coil has blown, it's about half an inch long, could it be a thermal cut off capacitor? I really want and try and fix this, and have no idea of what the equivalent component would be, any help would be wonderful...
@angelisone9 ай бұрын
This was one of the best from ATG/Quantum after ATG departed from Metz. The ATG Gold 60CT-4r was/still the world's powerful flash. Both of these professional products are still working today. The issue that one may run would be frayed & worn out cable. And those cables & cap are no longer available. Anyone knows where one can buy a battery cable (external battery) for ATG Gold 76MZ-5r & Metz 76MZ-5 flashes?
@DMATcyt11 ай бұрын
Thank You for video and explanation !
@agorzynski11 ай бұрын
great video!-used heat gun on the bottom plate-battery popped out in a matter of seconds!!
@pabloe961 Жыл бұрын
For the 2nd part on removing the battery, how did you remove the computer first if the cables are attached to the batter? Did you just pull hard enough?
@jameslyons3306 Жыл бұрын
Once the screws were out I think all I did was turn it upside down to shake it a bit to loosen it coming out of the casing. The cables are not that tight as I recall but it has been some time,..
@hatchmando49182 жыл бұрын
This video is 4 yrs old. I have one of these that is dead. Do you have an Amazon link to the part? I cant find it. Maybe they no longer make it 😢
Just changed the battery on my Quantum Battery 2. No glue and the job was over in 5 minutes :-)
@jameslyons33063 жыл бұрын
Good deal!! Glad to hear this..
@miltonwelch86193 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot James! One question; On the second battery, how did you get out the circuit board assemblage without busting up the wires or breaking contacts? Was it easy to just pull out whole?
@jameslyons33063 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was easy, problem was not knowing why/what was holding it up when you were trying to take it apart so until I realized the wires and the connection as well as HOW they were connected I was reluctant to just yank, if you know what I mean.
@spadedesign2053 жыл бұрын
I have a coolcamp and would like to add that cargo rack to the tongue of my trailer. I purchased one but it would require welding a center piece to bolt things together. This one looks like it would go right onto the trailer, very easily, without welding. Do you have a link where I can purchase this?
@jameslyons33063 жыл бұрын
Yes, about two msg down from yours, in "prmypride".. in the comments section someone else asked the same thing. My reply includes the link info..
@maidavelasquez9113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Trendy Trade Guide (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a great one off product for learning how to recondition batteries at home minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my BF after many years got amazing results with it.
@dhpdaedalusStudio3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Real explorer: Thanks James! I wonder if a slimmer shim would suffice to separate the battery glue from the encasement.
@jasonnehceis32673 жыл бұрын
A simple long standard screwdriver made easy work of it. No cutting necessary.
@thunder193013 жыл бұрын
Any more videos on the runaway camper?
@LennyCooke6364 жыл бұрын
Do us a favor for christ sakes make sure you got your work flow together before putting out a video
@jameslyons33064 жыл бұрын
And just how to do that when I'd never done it before?
@angelisone3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Barking at people sharing & helping people.
@stevearndt11204 жыл бұрын
James, for the video and the link to the truck tool box.
@davidbooth55494 жыл бұрын
Mine had no glue, but the control board did plug into a socket at the base of the case inside. See my photos and notes at dbooth.org/2019/quantum/ . Excellent video! Thanks!
@neilseiffer5 жыл бұрын
I have been replacing the battery for years...it just slides out not cutting or damaging the case.
@GK-vj9dz2 жыл бұрын
yeah, somebody put some vhb tape (not glue) inside this unit in the vidya. i just popped mine out with minimal working of the front edges. it shouldn't require all that. the last person that swapped that battery out made a mess of it. but good job at extracting it.
@prmypride5 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Do you have a link for the tool box? Thank you
@jameslyons33065 жыл бұрын
Not on hand but let me try and find the box as I went by the description for it. Give me a few days as we're outta town. Try this- www.walmart.com/ip/49-Truck-Tool-Box-Aluminum-Pickup-Flat-Bed-with-Build-in-Lock/101372992
@prmypride5 жыл бұрын
@@jameslyons3306 Thank you very much sir. Ordered my range runner a month ago. Waiting for the phone call to take delivery of it. Thanks again
@johngoldup41515 жыл бұрын
thanks James. Mine came off without removing the bottom. I've used some waterproof sealing tape as a replacement for the glue. good luck everyone else.
@miltonwelch86193 жыл бұрын
How about not using any adhesive at all, wouldn't the screws help maintain the stability of the assembly? I figure the manufacturers used that tough glue to discourage attempts at DIY, but maybe I'm wrong.
@heatherm82615 жыл бұрын
How did you tie that into the 110 outlets that came with the runaway?
@jameslyons33065 жыл бұрын
They are not. The dc/ac convertor has outlets on the side that I use to plug in the air conditioner with other outlets avail. Most of the lighting is battery or reached with extension cord. This system I planned for was mainly to use just the air conditioner OR the accessories ie., lights,laptop, etc. I was in no way attempting to make the whole setup similar to the big rigs. More concerned with the ability to go boondocking.
@heatherm82615 жыл бұрын
James Lyons Thanks. I want to put in a 100w panel but I want to tie everything together with the outlets that came in it and if I go to a campground plug in and charge the batteries. I’ve been trying to figure out how to do the with the batteries inside.
@jameslyons33065 жыл бұрын
@@heatherm8261 I had thought as much by your initial question and you are entering into a complicated area. Some research into what it takes for HOME owners to do just that might reveal some of the complications. You are asking to use TWO different systems and though not at the same time to share some of the same lines. Therein lines the complications. Can be done and is done on big rigs. Not sure how you could do that on a teardrop style rig and keep it small?!? One of the key issues on my rig alone was concern on how many batteries, where to store and of course on a teardrop- the added WEIGHT of the batteries.
@lucbeaule47305 жыл бұрын
Hello James, thanks for posting this video. I also found this post that might be of some interest to your readers. www.warrentoda.com/toronto-photographer/2013/replace-cells-quantum-battery/ I am trying to find replacement battery set for my Turbo Z unit but find it hard to find online. I you or any ready know where to order the battery replacement in Canada or US, let me know.
@angelisone3 жыл бұрын
Reply with your email address if you still needed
5 жыл бұрын
I am SO glad this is a talking video.
@mboyle65 жыл бұрын
Do these stay warm enough with no insulation?
@jameslyons33065 жыл бұрын
I will assume you are asking about the camper and not the panels, ok. And YES they do. We've had our camper in 19* weather over on the panhandle our first January and we ran the little ceramic heaters they sell for $20 or so with just the wife and I in there. You will have humidity problem but a small humidifier (like you use in a closet)will also take care of that- this is from your breath and body heat I'm guessing. Just like in your car the windows/walls tend to sweat for lack of a better term. Hope this answers your question. Heaters- www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-HeatBud-Ceramic-Personal-Heater-Red-HCE100R/46907628
@mboyle65 жыл бұрын
Great thank you for the detailed response.
@phototec5 жыл бұрын
James, The process of removing the old battery is easier if you use the correct procedure. First off you are using the WRONG tool, don't use the thick chisel, all you need is a long thin 3/4" wide putty knife (long enough to reach the bottom of the case), you don't want or need to pry the battery away from the side, all you need to do is SLIDE the putty knife straight down between the battery and inside of the case to separate the double-sided adhesive tape (it's not glue), between the battery and the case. Another trick is to use a heat gun on the outside of the case to warm up the double-sided tape, which will make it easier to slide the putty knife down inside causing the tape to pull off the battery, and heat the bottom so you can pull the battery out easier. I have 8 of these Turbo batteries and have replaced ALL the internal batteries many times.
@jameslyons33065 жыл бұрын
This is all really good information, Jon. I hope everyone will see and heed these remarks to better suit the issue at hand. Thanks!
@garyofnyc4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extra tips!
@runsteven19855 жыл бұрын
My battery had no glue which made the job much easier
@dannygo42306 жыл бұрын
NICE. Can you do a video for the Turbo 2x2 model?
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
Danny, Sorry mate but I don't have that model on hand.
@dannygo42306 жыл бұрын
No problem and thanks. Great video, I have a couple of the very unit as well, so this is really helpful. Yes, you are right, these are great units, and can power just about every flash units, new and old. The trick is finding the cables, but he Canons and Nikons you can get for cheap.
@mervinenieves65326 жыл бұрын
Wow...thank you for the vídeo. Today I was looking on how to replace the battery of my quantum turbo2 since time ago (2years) and know will be difficult but now with your video. will be a piece of cake. Can you inform a link with the information to order the battery? Gracias!
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
tinyurl.com/y9kboz7q or this one tinyurl.com/y7h7n6e9at amazon or visit your nearest Batteries Plus location and pick up their part # MABPS832 ($24.99). Online link is www.batteriesplus.com/search?q=MABPS832 and thanks for the comment, glad it helped!
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
Runaway Camper adding solar pt 2 Your video will be live at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGacmH-ZZ69ge9E
@karinhart4896 жыл бұрын
Thx for video, as this is what I've been considering with 2 panels of 100watts each. How are you going to bring the wiring from battery box into controller panel inside? Through the floor? I would hate to drill any holes in roof or sides. How are you going to get the wiring from the panels on the roof to controller & batters? Some sort of conduit? Also, the connections on the panels tend to be those intended for a permanent connection. Did you find one that will permit an easy disconnect? Thx.
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
Just back from camping and will address shortly. Here ya go- Runaway Camper adding solar pt 2 Your video will be live at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGacmH-ZZ69ge9E
@tunit37276 жыл бұрын
I gotta ask is that a queen sized mattress laid sideways in there? I didn’t think it would fit
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
It is a full sized mattress, We got rid of the air mattress and went with a Fulton mattress from BigLots and we love it. We've turned it to go front /rear like the trailer and gives us about 4-6 inches on either side.
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
Got rid of air mattress and went with a FULL sized fulton from BigLots as we liked the mattress on that better.
@monkeynumbernine6 жыл бұрын
How much does it weigh?
@jameslyons33066 жыл бұрын
Hi nine, The battery is the heaviest item if you speak about the solar. Panels are very light and then the two electronic components are medium sized/weight. Just looked at receipt and states 42lbs. (renogy) which would be panels/cables/MPPT. Battery of choice was a deep cell VMax @ 99lbs. (I want one more for boondocking). Inverter was approx. 6.0 lbs. At a rally last week in Ocala I spoke with the trailer company and he said on the newer Rangerunners I'd be ok adding the second battery( tongue weight was the concern). So, in my mind I'll be good to go. If you are speaking about the chuck box weight approx. 20-25 lbs. Hope this helps. Ask more if you need. 890lbs if you mean the trailer- runawaycampers.com/models-prices