Battery Recycling

rconiv

I have an old Yeti 50 and 400 that it looks like some of the cells have shorted. The 50 gives about 2 minutes of charge and the 400 isn't much better. I have cycled them a couple of times and the run time hasn't gotten any better. Is there a suggested procedure for recycling these since I believe they are lead acid.

Zion_Curtain

@rconiv

Do you mean the Yeti 150? If you have lead acid batteries you should be able to find a local recycling facility near you with a quick google search. There is a chance Auto Zone or O'Reillys might be able to recycle them for you too. I would just call before hand to make sure. The replacement batteries for the Yeti 150 and 400 lead acid are listed below.

Yeti 150: https://www.goalzero.com/collections/replacement-batteries/products/goal-zero-yeti-150-replacement-battery

Yeti 400: https://www.goalzero.com/collections/replacement-batteries/products/goal-zero-yeti-400-replacement-battery

rconiv

Yes, it is the 150 meant to change that but got distracted and forgot. Would need to check to see if I have to remove the batteries and drop off the rest at an electronics recycling, or if they would take the whole unit. I know some places are electronics only or batteries only.

Ely

Upgrade the old Yeti to an actual power station. Swap the lead acid to a LiFePo4. Fit USB-C with a car USB-C-adapter. And finally you got perfect new power stations.

I made this with a 150 and a 400. It works perfectly, the original lead acid from my 400 last seven (!) years. Now with the LiFePo4 the 150 and 400 are awaiting the next ten years 😀

Nordme1_jm

@ Ely do you have a link to the LiFePo4 battery you used?

rconiv

Batteries Plus has a Duracell version of the batteries used in the 150 and 400 and took the old ones for free.

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