Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-07 Thread Jeff Steifel
Thanks to all that responded to my request for info. I think I'll give them a try in my 9303 and in some planes. -- Jeff Steifel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

RE: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-07 Thread John L. Baird
EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:35 PM To: Jeff Steifel Cc: rcse Subject: Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries On Sun, Apr 06, 2008 at 08:45:03PM -0400, Jeff Steifel wrote: > Anyone using the new sanyo eneloop batteries? Yes. The claims about the self discharge rate being extremely slow a

Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread Doug McLaren
On Sun, Apr 06, 2008 at 08:45:03PM -0400, Jeff Steifel wrote: > Anyone using the new sanyo eneloop batteries? Yes. The claims about the self discharge rate being extremely slow are completely true. It's extremely nice -- you charge them up, and they *stay charged* even weeks, months later, even

Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread kzimmerman
I found these links (pdfs) http://www.eneloop.info/uploads/media/Datasheet_-_HR-3UTG_01.pdf http://www.eneloop.info/uploads/media/Datasheet_-_HR-4UTG_01.pdf Quoting David Webb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: I have been extensively testing these batteries for over 6 months. They are installed in my T

RE: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread Ian Roach
Hi Jeff and All, I have three 4-cell Eneloop AA size receiver packs in service in F3B/F3J models and an 8-cell pack in my Graupner/JR MX22 transmitter. I have no information on their internal resistance but they live up to all their manufacturer's performance claims. Capacity, when charged at 25

Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread David Webb
No they are your basic consumer AA cels make sure you use a hot soldering iro so you don't have to sit there with the iron heating up the whole cel. On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 7:51 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've poked around and didn't notice... but do they come with solder tabs? > I > didn'

Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread kzimmerman
I've poked around and didn't notice... but do they come with solder tabs? I didn't see any. Kurt Quoting David Webb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: I have been extensively testing these batteries for over 6 months. They are installed in my TX and RX on my primary and secondary Pike Perfects. The redu

Re: [RCSE] New sanyo batteries

2008-04-06 Thread David Webb
I have been extensively testing these batteries for over 6 months. They are installed in my TX and RX on my primary and secondary Pike Perfects. The reduced self discharge rate is totally true. My RX packs held 5.75 v for 6 months which is what they were 10 mins afetr the charge was complete. I c