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Old 04-09-2008 | 11:06 AM
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Default Trex V2 - C rating question

I am still learning about batteries it seems and have recently tried an esky 1800MaH battery with a C rating of 15C in my new Trex 450V2. My Trex came with the supplied motor and ESC, which is 35amps (I believe). If I am doing the math right, this battery will only put off 27amps (1,800 X 15 = 27,000) which is underpowered for the 35 amp ESC.

I have recently purchased some Kong Power 25C batteries at 2100Mah for an output rating of 52.5amps. If I am understanding everyone correctly, this higher amperage is better for the ESC and motor.

So my question is, after running a few cycles in my Trex on the esky battery, could I have damaged or weaked the ESC or Motor?

PS...I noticed the motor and esc were hot to the touch with the esky battery, but not with the supplied Align battery.

Thanks in advance.