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Old 09-04-2006 | 03:36 PM
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Default NiMH pack failure
Hi. What do you suppose caused this pack to self destruct? I'm guessing I drew more amps than it could deliver, but that's just my guess.

It was a Great Planes 7-Cell 8.4V 1200mAh 4/5AA NiMH Panasonic plugged into a Great Planes ElectriFly T-600GD ESC System w/Gear Drive. I have no idea how to find out what the discharge rating of Great Planes packs are. I even checked the Panasonic site. I 'm under the impression that I need a pack that can deliver 25 to 30 amps and I have a feeling this pack was probably rated around 8C or 10C although I have no way of knowing. 10C would only be 12amps and I'm sure I exceeded that.

Thanks, David
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