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12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 12:31:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		Anybody using a two cell lithium battery in their 12FG? I can't seem to find anyone that has something that will fit. Thanks.

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 2:23:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am using 2cell LiPo's in my 8AUPS, 9C, JR8103, and JR9303. TRUERC.com

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 2:49:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		The first thing I did when I got my 12FG was install two Li-ion cells. Works like a charm end to end. Much lighter than the nimh pack.

Now that I have the 2.4 module, very light and well balanced.

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 12:43:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Guys. What capacity cells are you fitting in there?

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 12:59:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Marty have you considered a 2700nimh pack? I'm not terribly fond of my Lithium packs in my 14.

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 1:31:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ryan,
I haven't considered a 2700ma ni-mh pack but I would. Does anyone make a six cell 2700ma pack that would fit? The stock pack is 1700ma I believe and it just fits. Do they make 2700ma cells in that size?

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 2:03:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		You can check with No BS Batteries, they have a 12FG pack but I'm not sure if it's the full 2700 capacity.

http://www.hangtimes.com/txpacks.html

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/11/2008 2:16:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ryan, Thanks. I've been looking for a day or so and forgot to check NoBs batteries. I've bought quite a few packs from Steve and have always been satisfied. They sell a 2000ma and a 2700ma but the 2700 is intolerant of fast or overcharging. Might go with the 2000. Thanks.

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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/13/2008 1:26:57 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Flyfalcons

I'm not terribly fond of my Lithium packs in my 14.



I have the same packs in my 12z and so far I like them much better than NiMH or NiCd. What are your issues with the LiIon batts in your 14MZ?



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RE: 12FG battery alternative - 6/13/2008 4:29:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		They don't last very long and I can't use a standard RC charger lead to charge them. I also can't fast charge them. I bought my radio used so the packs may have been abused with its previous owner. $90 for a replacement too....ouch. I might try out the Fromeco pack and tray, which has more capacity than the Futaba/Sony battery, is cheaper, and I can charge the pack with my Ion Cube charger.

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