Sicce XStream SDC battery backup

[willembad]

Does anyone have any information regarding this by any chance? It is advertised and mentioned in the instruction manual, but I cannot find anything online regarding where to purchase the actual backup part. Sent an email to Sicce with no response. I do like their pumps, but I'm a little disappointed since I bought these partly based on being able to back them up.

 

[reef lover]

Bump!

 

[willembad]

Bump!

I did get a response from Sicce USA stating that they are working on it. I guess the product doesn't exist yet. I'll keep the forum updated if I hear anything else.

 

[GrandmaRaff]

Does anyone have any information regarding this by any chance? It is advertised and mentioned in the instruction manual, but I cannot find anything online regarding where to purchase the actual backup part. Sent an email to Sicce with no response. I do like their pumps, but I'm a little disappointed since I bought these partly based on being able to back them up.

SICCE XSTREAM SDC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Sicce XStream SDC instruction manual online. Propeller Pump. XStream SDC water pump pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com

On page 15 (go to #8) it says you can purchase the batteries from your dealer. It says the batteries are #18650 which is the individual number for that battery and not the number of the pack. If you buy a three slot AA battery case and solder the proper connector onto it, purchase three 18650 3.7v batteries you can build the pack yourself for probably around $10. Amazon has all the parts you need but you may need to solder the connector if you can't find one that is solderless. I hope that helps.

 

[GrandmaRaff]

SICCE XSTREAM SDC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Sicce XStream SDC instruction manual online. Propeller Pump. XStream SDC water pump pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com

On page 15 (go to #8) it says you can purchase the batteries from your dealer. It says the batteries are #18650 which is the individual number for that battery and not the number of the pack. If you buy a three slot AA battery case and solder the proper connector onto it, purchase three 18650 3.7v batteries you can build the pack yourself for probably around $10. Amazon has all the parts you need but you may need to solder the connector if you can't find one that is solderless. I hope that helps.

Scratch what I said earlier because I found the battery case with the proper connector for a whopping $5.99 w/free shipping on Ebay. They come as a three pack so you can probably sell the other two on this site. Just add three 18650 batteries and you're set.

 

[GrandmaRaff]

Scratch what I said earlier because I found the battery case with the proper connector for a whopping $5.99 w/free shipping on Ebay. They come as a three pack so you can probably sell the other two on this site. Just add three 18650 batteries and you're set.

3 space 18650 Battery Holder Storage Case Box DC Power Plug 5.5x2.1mm - Lot of 3 | eBay

This battery box holder fits for 18650 battery. Tandem 18650 battery box. Item Type: 18650 Battery Holder Box. Fits 3x 18650 3.7V battery (Not Included). Size: 7.5×4cm（2 slot）7.5×6cm（3 slot）,7.5×8cm（4 slot）.

www.ebay.com

 

[CMMorgan]

3 space 18650 Battery Holder Storage Case Box DC Power Plug 5.5x2.1mm - Lot of 3 | eBay

This battery box holder fits for 18650 battery. Tandem 18650 battery box. Item Type: 18650 Battery Holder Box. Fits 3x 18650 3.7V battery (Not Included). Size: 7.5×4cm（2 slot）7.5×6cm（3 slot）,7.5×8cm（4 slot）.

www.ebay.com

@GrandmaRaff You are brilliant! Thank you. 4 PCS 3.7V 18650 Battery Holder Storage 3 Slots Box Spring Clip With DC Plug&Wires Black I just ordered these on Amazon. I will need to reach out ot Sicce to see what aperture of 18650 3.7 V batteries they require before I guess and void my warranty. Amazing that a year after this post, Sicce still does not offer that accessory. SMH
Thanks for the legwork!!

 

[FlyingShawn]

@GrandmaRaff You are brilliant! Thank you. 4 PCS 3.7V 18650 Battery Holder Storage 3 Slots Box Spring Clip With DC Plug&Wires Black I just ordered these on Amazon. I will need to reach out ot Sicce to see what aperture of 18650 3.7 V batteries they require before I guess and void my warranty. Amazing that a year after this post, Sicce still does not offer that accessory. SMH
Thanks for the legwork!!

Any word back from Sicce on which batteries to use?

Also, that Amazon listing is for a four-pack of the battery holders: has anyone tried wiring multiple battery holders in parallel for even longer run-times?

 

[CMMorgan]

Any word back from Sicce on which batteries to use?

Also, that Amazon listing is for a four-pack of the battery holders: has anyone tried wiring multiple battery holders in parallel for even longer run-times?

The batteries are 18650 3.7 V They really don't care beyond that. I went to Batteries Plus Lamps and they hooked me up. It cost about $35 for the 3 batteries. Make sure that you get the ones with buttons. They are also available in flat top.
I have not attempted to link them together. Honestly, I am not an electronic person, so I would not have confidence in trying. If you do, please let me know.
I can say that they battery backup does work... I have not had a power outage but I have shut the breaker and it kicked in.

 

[jc75]

Great info here. Has anyone tested run time?

 

[CMMorgan]

Great info here. Has anyone tested run time?

Thankfully, I have not had a major power outage. I can say that it works but I have not had cause to see how long before it failed.

 

[JNalley]

Great info here. Has anyone tested run time?

This is just speculation.

According to Parkers Reef (YouTube channel), Sicce's battery pack was supposed to last 5 hours with a pump at 100%, and the controller plug-in port also serves as a charging port for the batteries themselves, so no need to charge them. IF Sicce's solution is 3x 18650 3.7v then I'd expect similar runtime, but it will also depend on the mAh of the batteries themselves (18650's come in many different mAh ratings).

If you wire 5 sets of 3 in parallel, that should mean over 24 hours at 100%.

 

[Fish D-Roo]

Bump for this thread,, anyone got any decent results on run times yet?

 

[Fish D-Roo]

Is the positive on the inside or outside of the connector? I have all the parts just dont want to solder the wires in the wrong spots.

 

[bluecheese]

Bumping this old thread to:

1. Complain that Sicce still hasn't released this battery backup, and
2. To see if anyone has used the battery packs listed above with any success, and
3. Has anyone wired multiple packs together for a longer run time?

 

[David_CO]

what size plug do you need? I bought a battery holder with a 2.1 DC connector but its too large to fit in the controller.

 

[Jasongtr]

I’m glad I found this thread as I was about to diy a battery backup, I say glad as I would of just plugged the battery whilst being permanently float charged into the battery backup port on the sdc controller, I’d expect the battery to not being happy about getting 12v from two charging systems.

getting 12.3v out of the sdc controller I’d assume (maybe incorrectly) you could connect a bigger lithium battery to this for longer power outage runtime

 

[David_CO]

I’m glad I found this thread as I was about to diy a battery backup, I say glad as I would of just plugged the battery whilst being permanently float charged into the battery backup port on the sdc controller, I’d expect the battery to not being happy about getting 12v from two charging systems.

getting 12.3v out of the sdc controller I’d assume (maybe incorrectly) you could connect a bigger lithium battery to this for longer power outage runtime

If you wired the batteries in parallel no reason not. did you figure out what the plug size for the back up input is? I've been struggling with it.

 

[Jasongtr]

If you wired the batteries in parallel no reason not. did you figure out what the plug size for the back up input is? I've been struggling with it.

The mains powered plug is 5.5mm /2.1mm and the battery backup has a larger central positive pin which I assume is to stop you plugging the mains adapter into the wrong port so I’m going to assume it’s a 5.5mm/2.5mm and that’s what I’ve just ordered to test, will be a week or so until it arrives though

 

[David_CO]

cool keep me updated please. I've had a few unsuccessful orders so far.