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Forum: Beginners

07-07-2008, 07:16 AM

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Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

The "Voltwatch" is for 4-cell (4.8V) NiMH and NiCd packs only. The "Voltwatch2" has a tiny switch on the side to select between 4-cell (4.8V) and 5-cell (6V) packs. There is also a "Voltwatch 12V...

Forum: Beginners

03-28-2008, 08:24 AM

Replies: 188

Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

I've seen at least two guys loose planes with this method of flying. What is a safe number of flights for your pack one month, may not be a safe number of flights the next. Check it before each...

Forum: Beginners

03-20-2008, 10:27 AM

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Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

Same here. I started out using them, and still put them in every aircraft I own. Once you get used to having a Voltwatch in your aircraft, you won't feel right flying without one.

Forum: Beginners

03-18-2008, 09:55 AM

Replies: 188

Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

Sure, that will work, but then you still have to remember to check your battery before/after each flight. And unlike the loaded meter, you have to turn on your RX (and TX if you don't have failsafe...

Forum: Beginners

03-18-2008, 09:14 AM

Replies: 188

Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

I have seen two planes crash due to receiver batteries being low. In one case, it was a large ~25% scale gas plane, the other was a nitro plane.

In the first case (large gas plane), the pilot...

Forum: Beginners

03-17-2008, 12:02 PM

Replies: 188

Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

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Posted By -pkh-

RE: Voltwatch, you all use 'em?

I use a Voltwatch in all my RC planes and helis. It's always there and always on when I power up the plane. I check it before and after every flight. I've not had a receiver battery related crash to...

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