[NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric

[Adam Glatt]

Del, I don't think he ever announced those numbers.  Probably something 
to do with potential customers making the quick cost per flight calculation.
-Adam

Del K. Rykert wrote:
> What does Mr. Wang consider the life of a battery..?  How many cycles at 
> what % of depletion?
>
>      Del
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Adam Glatt" <adam.g at sasktel.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
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>   
>> Charlie Wang, owner of the Thunder Power line of batteries, has ran the
>> tests himself and found no change to cycle life when charging the TP Pro
>> Lite batteries at 3C versus 1C.
>> -Adam
>>
>> Fred Huber wrote:
>>     
>>> BEST is to charge the LiPos at no faster than 1C rate... so it takes 1 hr
>>> for a fully depleted pack.
>>>
>>> don't forget to get a cell ballancer, and a Wattmeter.  Adds appx $75 to 
>>> the
>>> bill. ($25 for Astro Blinkey... and $50 for the wattmeter).. but the
>>> ballancer increases the life of the LiPos, (and makes charging safer) and
>>> the wattmeter allows you to test the power draw with assorted props, to
>>> ensure you aren't overloading something.
>>>       
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