Ignition battery
10-31-2013, 09:55 AM
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Ignition battery
I am installing a DLE-55 engine on a new plane and I want to know what size ignition
battery, what MAH should I use? I guess I want a 4.8v battery without using any kind of
regulator, I just don't know how much power the ignition will draw. Thanks, Aframe2
battery, what MAH should I use? I guess I want a 4.8v battery without using any kind of
regulator, I just don't know how much power the ignition will draw. Thanks, Aframe2
10-31-2013, 07:33 PM
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I have used in the past 1400ma NiCad and never worried about recharge on a day at the field. My last 4.8 was a 2000ma NIMH light weight and never had to recharge during a full day of flying. JMO anything above a 1000 and not really any reason to go over 2000 ma.
11-01-2013, 07:26 AM
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Depends on whether you have the new ignition or the old one. The new ones are stamped for up to 8.4 v so you can use a life or lipo without a regulator. 2000mah would be plenty for an avg day of flying. The new ign units run great on 6v the engine runs much smoother.
11-02-2013, 07:49 AM
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Why use old battery technology and long charge times? Get an 1100MA A123 pack and fly 7 or 8 flights with ease. My DA170 ignition only uses a 100ma or so in four long flights and it's a twin. Any of the Li batteries will work well.
11-05-2013, 11:02 AM
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I use an A123 2300mah for both ign and Rx. I get mine from here, http://www.fromeco.org/ , and have them put two of my (Futaba) plugs on it. I generally fly 5 times two days before recharging.
