[NSRCA-discussion] Li-Mn Batteries

[Wayne Galligan]

Anthony,

What's the diff between Mn  and  Fe type cells?

Wayne
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Anthony Romano 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:46 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Li-Mn Batteries


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





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  > 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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