Hydrimax batteries

[Chris Moon]

Hi Robert:
    I checked the 2nd Hydrimax pack that I removed, and the shrink wrap 
had cut about half way through the lead insulation but had not reached 
the wire inside the lead yet.  Would have been just a matter of time.  
As far as a replacement, I have bought a couple of packs from Hangtime 
Hobbies before - their "No BS" brand and have been very pleased with 
them.  I just ordered 2 more packs last week and I think it was $24.95 
with connector for 1650 NIMH 6V. pack. Check out their website.  I was 
impressed with the construction of the packs especially after seeing 
inside the Hydrimax pack.

http://www.hangtimes.com/nobsbatteries.html

Chris

Robert & Casey Green wrote:

>Cris, I find that very disturbing.  What is the next choice of batterries
>out there?
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>From: "Chris Moon" <cjm767driver at hotmail.com>
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:20 PM
>Subject: Hydrimax batteries
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>>Just a heads up for those who are using Hydrimax NIMH batteries sold by
>>Tower.  I had one about 1 yr old that I removed from my plane prior to
>>the NATS and swapped it for a smaller pack to save a couple of ounces. I
>>charged it last night and was using it to set up a radio on the bench,
>>and was getting erratic on / off like it was not connecting well.  I
>>narrowed it down to the lead which was almost cut through by the hard
>>plastic shrink wrap that they use.  The place to look is right where the
>>lead comes off the battery.  The edge on the shrink wrap is very sharp
>>there, and the lead does not have very heavy wire.  After I found it, I
>>cut off the shrink wrap to check inside the wrapper.  The wires are held
>>down by cheap scotch tape, and they use a piece of masking tape to
>>insulate the positive tab from the battery case. I saw this and
>>immediately removed the pack that I was using in another plane.  Too
>>much money and work at risk to be counting on scotch tape and masking
>>tape for me.
>>
>>Chris
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