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View Poll Results: Use A123 batteries.
Yes 402 76.57%
No 96 18.29%
What are A123s 27 5.14%
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Old 12-17-2007, 07:46 AM   #16
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Default Re: Who using A123 batteries?

I am using A123 on my WildHare Sukhoi and so far so good. I run one pack with two leads through two switches with two connections to the rcvr. I fly 5 good flights (12 min ea) and then recharge. That takes 15 minutes or so. I am in love so far. Ask me again in 5 years and see if I have the same love for these batteries as only time will tell.
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Old 12-17-2007, 12:13 PM   #17
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I'm placing an order for 3 2300mah A123 packs right after christmas...
I found a website that sells pre-pade packs for 39.95!!!
I cant remember that web address, but i'll post it when i get home from
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Old 12-17-2007, 12:20 PM   #18
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Wouldn't be www.sincityjets.com would it?? He has some great prices and he is a great guy!
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Old 12-17-2007, 12:49 PM   #19
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No, its not that one, its this one... www.thedunemaster.com
Maybe i'll order from sin city jets though, because i havent seen a
charger available for that cheap! thanks for the link!
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Old 12-17-2007, 04:12 PM   #20
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That price is for the battery only. He was showing an example of the charger everyone is using. He does carry the cellpro chargers though. Give him a call he will take care of you.
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Old 12-17-2007, 05:14 PM   #21
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I just paid 79 big ones for the cell pro SIncity has them for 44 bucks plus his 123 packs are 39 each. I paid 59 each for the batterys from Tanic packs .I know where i will be buying my next 123 packs.
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Old 12-17-2007, 06:13 PM   #22
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So there is no confusion, Sincity does not have the chargers for 44.00 that is actually an A123 pack with a cell pro lead attached. He is selling the charger for 74.95.
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Old 12-17-2007, 08:06 PM   #23
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Decoy,

Thanks for the clarification....we do try tp offer the best prices on what we sell. Let us know if thereis something we can help you with.
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Old 12-24-2007, 07:58 PM   #24
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Will a Triton charger work with the 123 packs?
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Old 12-24-2007, 09:04 PM   #25
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Default Re: Who using A123 batteries?

I just switched my 50cc planes to A123...Today is my 2nd day at the field with them...I got 4 flights...and only used a total 800 mah..Extreme Flight 88" Yak...5955s everywhere including throttle. Decided to show off and recharged at the field...9 minutes at 10 amps..using TP-1010c charger. Now that is impressive.
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Old 12-24-2007, 09:19 PM   #26
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Quote: Originally Posted by pepatrick
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Decided to show off and recharged at the field...9 minutes at 10 amps..using TP-1010c charger. Now that is impressive.
Did you charge thru a standard connector ?
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Old 12-24-2007, 09:37 PM   #27
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I will do 5 amps through the regular charge jack...but through deans..10 amps
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Old 12-24-2007, 10:06 PM   #28
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Are you balancing as well with the TP 1010? Thanks!!!

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Old 12-24-2007, 11:07 PM   #29
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Are you balancing as well with the TP 1010? Thanks!!!

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Thats what Id like to know too. The new Cellpro charger can be used at 10A. The current 4A charger needs the 2s pack to be wired with a 3 pole lead for charging. Cant do that with a Deans AFIK so Im guessing they will need to change the setup in their new one.
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Old 12-24-2007, 11:25 PM   #30
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Im not sure how to balance them with the 1010. The A123racing batteries have a deans connector and a single pig tail. I have the TP balancer but not sure which one to plug into..From what I have been told though...these things really balance quite well and dont have the out of balance problems li-io and li-po batteries have.
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