JJ CCR Cells dying

divingtactics · August 13th, 2012, 08:59 AM

Ok, so six months into owning the JJ, I've had two of the three original cells fail.

SN: JJ100813 lasted a month before it started reading way low and getting voted out.

SN: JJ100815 lasted six months before it showed zero voltage.

Both have been replaced under warranty by Baz at Southern Cross Divers with no issue whatsoever. Just wondering if any others have had premature cell failure especially in this serial number range.

I still have SN: JJ100814 and expect it to go in the next couple of months. Spares already ordered.

Unit is dried fully post dive and left without elevated levels of oxygen.

ccrdave · August 13th, 2012, 09:07 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by divingtactics)

Ok, so six months into owning the JJ, I've had two of the three original cells fail.

SN: JJ100813 lasted a month before it started reading way low and getting voted out.

SN: JJ100815 lasted six months before it showed zero voltage.

Both have been replaced under warranty by Baz at Southern Cross Divers with no issue whatsoever. Just wondering if any others have had premature cell failure especially in this serial number range.

I still have SN: JJ100814 and expect it to go in the next couple of months. Spares already ordered.

Unit is dried fully post dive and left without elevated levels of oxygen.

What are the dates on them?

divingtactics · August 13th, 2012, 09:33 AM

12/11

ccrdave · August 13th, 2012, 10:06 AM

might be worth sending them back to Jan or Vandagraph (if you havent already) the more feedback they get the better cells we get

***nickb*** · August 13th, 2012, 10:32 AM

I put three 2011/03 cells into my unit last November and one failed this weekend. I will run a cell check on the others this week.

divingtactics · August 13th, 2012, 10:32 AM

I've sent them both back to Baz at SXD and he will no doubt forward them to Jan.

spottydog · August 18th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Note to self. Cells are a consumable. You've been using the best cells available. either bad luck, or keep em cool, purge the ccr with air pronto after a dive, and test em in a cell checker for peace of mind. Test em makes me relax on a dive. Have fun.

August 13th, 2012, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
divingtactics Serious Swagelok Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	JJ CCR Cells dying Ok, so six months into owning the JJ, I've had two of the three original cells fail. SN: JJ100813 lasted a month before it started reading way low and getting voted out. SN: JJ100815 lasted six months before it showed zero voltage. Both have been replaced under warranty by Baz at Southern Cross Divers with no issue whatsoever. Just wondering if any others have had premature cell failure especially in this serial number range. I still have SN: JJ100814 and expect it to go in the next couple of months. Spares already ordered. Unit is dried fully post dive and left without elevated levels of oxygen.
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August 13th, 2012, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
ccrdave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: forest of Dean Posts: 206 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by divingtactics) Ok, so six months into owning the JJ, I've had two of the three original cells fail. SN: JJ100813 lasted a month before it started reading way low and getting voted out. SN: JJ100815 lasted six months before it showed zero voltage. Both have been replaced under warranty by Baz at Southern Cross Divers with no issue whatsoever. Just wondering if any others have had premature cell failure especially in this serial number range. I still have SN: JJ100814 and expect it to go in the next couple of months. Spares already ordered. Unit is dried fully post dive and left without elevated levels of oxygen. What are the dates on them?
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divingtactics Serious Swagelok Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	12/11
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ccrdave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: forest of Dean Posts: 206 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	might be worth sending them back to Jan or Vandagraph (if you havent already) the more feedback they get the better cells we get
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August 13th, 2012, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
*nickb* The JJ Kid Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 515 Thanks: 78 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts	I put three 2011/03 cells into my unit last November and one failed this weekend. I will run a cell check on the others this week.
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divingtactics Serious Swagelok Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	I've sent them both back to Baz at SXD and he will no doubt forward them to Jan.
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August 18th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
spottydog New Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Note to self. Cells are a consumable. You've been using the best cells available. either bad luck, or keep em cool, purge the ccr with air pronto after a dive, and test em in a cell checker for peace of mind. Test em makes me relax on a dive. Have fun.
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