NVG BATTERIES - ever had a problem?
Info from any NVG users required please!
We are in the process of certifying both types of NVG , one uses AA batteries and the other uses Lithiums. The problem is the UK military are the only users of the Lithium powered systems and the data on their reliability is scarce; the manufacture told us they have only had 2 batteries returned to them and that they guarantee a minimum of 8 hours per batt. That conflicts with some stories I have heard from the odd (surprised) operator.
I asked a former AAC user last week when I was out fixing his police 135 and he claims all sorts of nasties have occurred with the Mil lithiums, this conflicts with the maker saying they have never had a problem. Can any one shed any light? Has there ever been a problem with lithiums? Or AA’s for that matter?
Thanks,