Zippy batteries
03-23-2013, 01:17 AM
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Zippy batteries
Anyone using the Zippy 700mAh LiFe batteries from HK in their Q500 planes?
They seem just to cheap too be good
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03-23-2013, 10:21 AM
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RE: Zippy batteries
I have used them for 3 years, if you forget to turn off plane, just throw away put in new one. Once they go dead you can not recharge.
03-23-2013, 10:25 AM
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Hi Randy, Just like Lipo's!
I have resisted going to these as my 2 cell Lipos through the Losi reg have been very faithful with the exception of the time i left one on.
My question, compared to the Lipos same size how is the capacity?? my 700 mah lipos through the regulator have a huge capacity.
03-23-2013, 02:53 PM
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RE: Zippy batteries
Like the LIFE over the lipo's, safer to charge and as far as I can tell they have the same capacity and no need for regulator. I buy 10 at a time, about $32 out of HP's US warehouse. Cheaper than glow plugs.
03-23-2013, 02:55 PM
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I hear that on the glow plugs. I remember when the K&B-1L was a buck/ea. Used one every time I cranked up my F1 but never lost a plug in flight. Now, Wow!!
03-24-2013, 01:15 AM
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I have been using the Zippy 700ma packs for several months now. They only weigh 55grams. I can get 9 flights before needing charged. These are practice race flights of 15 laps each. Charge at .7amp for about 20 minutes and you are ready for many more flights.
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03-24-2013, 07:07 AM
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I just ordered 10 a couple weeks ago and unfortunately, they appear to be backordered. IF you want them before racing season, I'd order now or go with something else.
03-24-2013, 11:56 AM
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I just ordered 10 a couple weeks ago and unfortunately, they appear to be backordered. IF you want them before racing season, I'd order now or go with something else.
I just ordered 10 a couple weeks ago and unfortunately, they appear to be backordered. IF you want them before racing season, I'd order now or go with something else.
03-24-2013, 12:38 PM
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I just ordered 10 from HK US warehouse instock. $2.86/ea. Had them throw in an EF1 pack for another $28 in stock. Like Fizz said, I must have hit it just right.
03-24-2013, 07:44 PM
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RE: Zippy batteries
Thanks everyone for your input. Have backordered some from HK. Have been able to borrow a couple for now off a flying buddy. Just can not believe how cheap they are.
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