Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Another Battery Question
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butthead |
Low relative cost, size, and weight around 20 ounces. Understand the capacity differences but with on-off use could such batteries work considering size and weight? I am familiar with this style as I do run several RC trucks and get long life and some long run times in that configuration. I get regular 45 minute run time from my 2c 7+ volt RC batteries, powering receiver and motor during continued acceleration and braking 0-40 MPH including rough terrain. butthead |
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Reke0402 |
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AmarilloJim |
Reke0402: "How many of you run rechargeable batteries, is it worth it to go that route instead of lithium’s?" I do this and have been happy. I do (2) 7-10 day trips a year so the cost seemed justifiable. I take 3 sets of 10 and I have my sonar(x-4) on 8hrs a day. |
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mgraber |
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butthead |
MagicPaddler: "YES BUT That's why I am hesitant to recommend them. My RC trucks use an electronic controller that shuts down at 3.1 volts per cell (also variable). No way would I recommend carting the charger setup I use around which is also temp/charge/balance/rate adjustable. I figured you would comment on this MP, thanks! butthead PS; Fully agree with the Hobbyking suggestion. bh |
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minnmike |
Sure wish there was a way that people could be held responsible for this kind of behavior with a big fat donation to the forest service in the form of a fine and maybe a permit ban for the next year or two. |
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AmarilloJim |
butthead: "May be way out of line as I do not use a locator but why not a 4c lipo rc battery A scenario with u and SOB popped into my head like from Oceans 11. LOL |
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MagicPaddler |
butthead: "May be way out of line as I do not use a locator but why not a 4c lipo rc battery YES BUT I have been reluctant to recommend them because of the protection problem. It would be easy to put a voltage alarm on the battery but would they keep the alarm dry and would they stop using the battery when the alarm goes off. Those batteries need a balancing charger to charge them. Voltage alarm Know your seller. There is a lot of falsely labeled batteries out there. I trust Hobbyking. |
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Reke0402 |
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TwoByGreenCanoe |
A 12 V 10 Ah LiFEPO4 battery comes in at 2.9# but will run you $100 and still a lot of bulk. |