Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-23 Thread miamimike
"Jim Laurel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >... >Of course, on RES planes, I think AA packs are just fine and use them myself, >especially with analog servos. >My short list of "high quality" cells are ones like the GP2200s, GP1100s, >KAN1050s, Sanyo CP1700s, etc... Yes, I agree that you should a

RE: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread Jim Laurel
inal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 7:50 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries Jim Laurel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >As to you guys who are buying cheap Wal-Mart batteries to put into your >sailplanes,

Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread miamimike
Jim Laurel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >As to you guys who are buying cheap Wal-Mart batteries to put into your >sailplanes, what are you thinking? Why take a chance on ruining an >expensive sailplane with anything less than the absolute best? And for >what, so you can save a few dollars? Th

Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread Jim Laurel
I once needed a couple of custom packs for my 2m planes. Per instructions, I sent a very clear, color coded diagram along with my order to cheapbatterypacks.com. I specifically asked for the power cord to exit a specific end of the packs and also that there should be strain relief for the wir

Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread eholt
Dave: I now buy from Cheap Battery Packs (had a bad cell after a couple of flights and he replaced it). Used Batteries America before- no problems Bought from SR Batteries before and was sent a dead cell and he would not replace it. I personally would NEVER anything buy from him again. No matter

Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread Richard Hallett
I go to WalMart and buy the newest high capacity AA cells that they are offering. I have always found that the first charging has to be slow but after that I recharge at 1 amp. I am using these in a 6 servo glider and have found that I usually use about 600 ma during an evening of flying. T

RE: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread CapnCrunchie
As George said, Cheapbatteries.com . They are da Bomb!    I have become disenchanted with the batteriesamerica no-name nimh cells that have let me down several times,once after only 6 months. I now will only use nimhs that are GoldPeak(GP), KAN or CBP (cheapbattery packs). I am continuosly checking

Re: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread Ed Jett
Dave: I have bought from BatteriesAmerica.com and from Cheapbatterypacks.com. I've been satisfied with the batteries and the service from both vendors. I have bought from SR Batteries in the past, but it is hard for me to justify the extra price of their packs. They do seem to be excellent

RE: [RCSE] Buying batteries

2005-05-22 Thread George A Voss
Cheapbatteries.com -Original Message- From: Dave Brombaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 10:40 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Buying batteries Where do you like to buy your batteries for both the 3M sized planes, but also for DLG's? In my specific instan