[NSRCA-discussion] AAA NimH batterys

[Steven Maxwell]

 I'm planning on using the Radical 720 5 cell NimH this year in an Electric
Panacea, the big difference between electric and glow power is power
consumption. I have used a 720 4 cell before in sport planes without
problems.
 Steve Maxwell


> [Original Message]
> From: Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com>
> To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: 1/26/2006 10:13:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] AAA NimH batterys
>
> Maybe somebody with direct experience will chime in,
> but I would be concerned about the higher impedence of
> AAA cells compared to AA or A cells. The high
> impedance will cause the voltage output to drop during
> high current peaks and may manifest itself as sluggish
> performance.
>
>
> --- Ed Miller <edbon85 at charter.net> wrote:
>
> > Is anyone using AAA NimH batteries for a RX pack ??.
> > I am looking at 
> > Batteries America ( EHYOST ) and they seem to have
> > AAA NimH's in 720, 800 
> > and 900mah ratings. I currently use their 2/3A 5
> > cell NimH pack at 1100mah 
> > and a weight of 3.85 ounces complete with the long
> > lead I have on the pack. 
> > Going to their AAA 5 cell pack looks like I can save
> > about an ounce or so. 
> > Mah isn't an issue, I can get in excess of 7 to 8
> > flights on the 1100mah 
> > pack I use now before charging so going to 900mah
> > shouldn't be a big hit. 
> > Don't suggest Lithium anything as lighter, want to
> > continue to use my Alpha 
> > 4 charger and am not convinced those new batteries
> > are safe.
> > Ed M. 
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> Bob Kane
> getterflash at yahoo.com
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