Posted on Aug 12, 2021
Not shocking: Most of the Army’s tasers don’t work
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So they aren't functional because the batteries are dead, and the batteries can't be replaced because they are "proprietary" and are not being made? The Army got suckered.
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SPC Michael Terrell
Not if hey are NiCad. Those were popular at the time these were bought, but thanks to the Green freaks, they are no longer manufactured. There are other chemistries that would work, but it would require a different charger which isn't interchangeable.
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Not shocked at all....
Now, having said that, why aren't the Tasers either rechargeable or have batteries that can be replaced? This doesn't make sense.
Now, having said that, why aren't the Tasers either rechargeable or have batteries that can be replaced? This doesn't make sense.
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SSG Samuel Kermon So do I. I got it from the creator of the Pogo comic strip.
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SPC Michael Terrell
At 10 to 12 years old, most primary cells would have died many years ago.
Here is a listing for a battery pack for these units which is rated for 195 uses
Make a new, rechargeable battery pack that can be charged. I used to make battery packs for two way handhelds that had twice the capacity as the originals, for 2/3 the costs.
https://www.aardvarktactical.com/products/x26e-digital-power-magazine-dpm
Here is a listing for a battery pack for these units which is rated for 195 uses
Make a new, rechargeable battery pack that can be charged. I used to make battery packs for two way handhelds that had twice the capacity as the originals, for 2/3 the costs.
https://www.aardvarktactical.com/products/x26e-digital-power-magazine-dpm
Taser International X26E Digital Power Magazine (DPM)
The Digital Power Magazine (DPM) features 195 5-second firings when at room temperature. It is able to assist with consistent power by incorporating lithium power cells and an onboard memory chip to keep record of the remaining power level. The DPM mem...
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