Bad Receiver Battery
09-23-2011, 09:19 AM
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Bad Receiver Battery
Last Fall I replaced my transmitter battery with a Eneloop pack. I just loved it. I would hold a charge forever. This last week-end it went bad and wouldn't hold a charge. Cycling showed 1100ma out of 2000ma. when I took the radio out of the case it showed 10.8v. With only 1 1/2 flights the radio alarm went and the radio showed 9v. I charged it and it took only 480ma.
Now I understand companies questioning about use, it just bothers me that they assume it's your fault without even asking enough questions to find out if you know what your doing.
I was told I over charged it by leaving it on the charger to long. I have never used a timed charge on the battery.
I sent it back to them for testing on my Nichol. I didn't ask for a replacement nor did I expect one. Out of four e-mails I got one reply.
I had a 10X for over 15 years and only replaced the battery once, so now I'm back to the stock battery. I'll not get another one. $58. down the drain.
Thanks for letting me rant. All I asked from the company was a little education and got "my fault" I've asked them to let me know what they find. Hope I hear back. Dennis
Now I understand companies questioning about use, it just bothers me that they assume it's your fault without even asking enough questions to find out if you know what your doing.
I was told I over charged it by leaving it on the charger to long. I have never used a timed charge on the battery.
I sent it back to them for testing on my Nichol. I didn't ask for a replacement nor did I expect one. Out of four e-mails I got one reply.
I had a 10X for over 15 years and only replaced the battery once, so now I'm back to the stock battery. I'll not get another one. $58. down the drain.
Thanks for letting me rant. All I asked from the company was a little education and got "my fault" I've asked them to let me know what they find. Hope I hear back. Dennis
09-23-2011, 10:10 AM
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RE: Bad Receiver Battery
Dads:
For RX batteries, you shoud look into the A123 technology. I have switched to these batteries in all my planes and it is great. If you want info on these batteries, go to www.hangtimes.com
For RX batteries, you shoud look into the A123 technology. I have switched to these batteries in all my planes and it is great. If you want info on these batteries, go to www.hangtimes.com
09-23-2011, 10:28 AM
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RE: Bad Receiver Battery
This is what i get for not proof reading before hitting enter. This battery was for my transmitter. Don't know how to change the title. My brain works faster then my fingers. Dennis
