I opened one of my Versatech batteries up. It was quite easy and only
required cutting the end off after removing the plastic cap. The
problem is that it is NOT a sub C but very close. It is a custom size
of some sort. However, I saw on the internet that someone was
rebuilding these, so the batteries must be available. I have a link
to a drawing I made. The dimensions are accurate. The battery really
is 21.85 mm in diameter. A sub C would not fit because the battery
case has a tight tolorance. Does anyone know where I can get NiCd and
NmH cells like these?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...echBattery.jpg

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I opened one of my Versatech batteries up. It was quite easy and only
required cutting the end off after removing the plastic cap. The
problem is that it is NOT a sub C but very close. It is a custom size
of some sort. However, I saw on the internet that someone was
rebuilding these, so the batteries must be available. I have a link
to a drawing I made. The dimensions are accurate. The battery really
is 21.85 mm in diameter. A sub C would not fit because the battery
case has a tight tolorance. Does anyone know where I can get NiCd and
NmH cells like these?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...rVeratechBatte
ry.jpg



Digi-key sells a battery that's close ( a sub C cell at 22.0mm dia)
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T072/1986.pdf
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T072/1984.pdf

They also offer a pack building service

http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T072/1985.pdf

good luck