[NSRCA-discussion] Li-Mn Batteries

[Anthony Romano]

Just to clarify those cells are A123 Li Fe not Li Mn.



> From: wgalligan at att.net
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:34:29 -0500
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Li-Mn Batteries
> 
> Joe,
> 
> Check Bob Pastorello's web page. www.rcaerobats.net  He has done some 
> extensive testing on these and is having good success with them running one 
> pack for receiver and ignition on his gassers.  He is running the Spectrum 
> radio so there has not been much of an issue with interference.  He is 
> running a 2 cell 2300 mil pack on the 50cc gas stuff.  Like Matt said, 
> sounds like great stuff and no fire issues with these batts.  They are 
> slightly heavier then LiPo's but still lighter then NiMh. Bob also claims a 
> very flat discharge rate at about 6.5 v  therefore he is not even using a 
> regulator.
> They can be quick charged in about 30 min or less with no issues of igniting 
> like LiPo's or Li-Ion.   I am considering switching over to these when my 
> NiMh give out.   You can buy the cells at Homie Depot in 2cell packs or 
> disassemble the larger packs used in drills and make useable packs out of 
> them. Visit the different links Bob has posted for more info.  Good stuff.
> 
> Wayne Galligan
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joe Dunnaway" <dunnaway at hbcomm.net>
> To: "NSRCA" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 6:40 PM
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Li-Mn Batteries
> 
> 
> > I'm thinking about changing from NiMh batteries to Li-poly for my
> > receiver packs.   I've found some references to Li-Mn batteries.  Have
> > any of you guys had any experience with these?  It looks like you don't
> > have to worry about the battery pack catching fire or exploding.
> >
> > http://www.pfmdistribution.com/
> >
> >
> >
> > Joe Dunnaway
> >
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