Mimic Shiner Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 My buddy actually brought this up to me, wondering if the big buddy heater can be wired to run off of a vexilar or other similar type battery? I haven't dove into mine yet to see if it's possible, just wondering if anyone else has tried it, or knows if it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 To be really honest, sounds like alot of work. Fresh batteries last a very, very long time. I am on my 3rd season with the original batteries I put in when I bought it. Yes, 3 years with same batteries, and once that fan ran for a couple days straight after one of my kids turned it on and I didn't realize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 A Robo duck style rechargeable battery will fit in the D cell compartment, and can be clipped to the power points used by the D cells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainehazmt Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I bought some rechargable 6 volt batteries and wired it to clips and the battery fits where you would put a bottle batteries are about the same size as the vex battery and have never had an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Vexilars are usually 12 volts and the fan runs on 6 volts (4 D Cells), so you shouldn't use a vexilar battery you would likely burn out the fan motor, but like the others said if you can find a 6 volt rechargeable that would work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 You can get 12V to 6 V converters at Radio Shack too. You may have them in a drawer already, many old cell phones and gadgets used this drop so one can McGiver a converter just so it is 6V on the out you good to go.I'm a pack rat...converters and "Stuff" I may someday need tend to end up in a project/junk box and on a day like today...I get inventive and dig in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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