JNorton

I don't think you need apologize for any of your comments, as they are informative and accurate. Failure to familiarize oneslf with the equipment is not just applicable to batteries, but cuts across the whole RC spectrum: engines, prop selection, fuels, airplane aerodynamics, and on and on. Lots of people read the ads hype and tend to believe the incomplete truths that they see. With all the claims of "best this and best that..." its understandable that a plug and play perception is woven throughout the industry. Hands on experience or threads such as this one are ways to supplement that information with real world experience on how to get the best service out of equipment.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a helpful way.