[NSRCA-discussion] AAA NimH batterys

[Ed Alt]

Ed:
You might get disappointing results due to the inherently high internal 
resistance of NiMH.  Going with AAA cella and such a low capacity might mean 
that you don't get as many flights as you expect before a voltage test under 
load dips below an acceptable value.

Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Miller" <edbon85 at charter.net>
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Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:05 AM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] AAA NimH batterys


> 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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