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Old 07-01-2008, 01:51 PM
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Default RE: "Tower Pro" "Volt Watch"

That's using a 5 cell pack, right Steve?

I swear by the Voltwatch and recommend them anytime I have the opportunity. I also give 'lectures' on chargers, charge time, battery and charger ratings, and so on. That's a subject that never gets old. And, I am amazed that more people don't do the research on batteries, charging, and battery care. I guess it takes one battery failure crash to make a convert.

I run a pair of 1200 mah NiMH 5 cell packs on my Venus II. I lost one in flight, didn't know it until I landed. One battery was about, oh, 5.8 volts, the other was at 0.01 volts and flickering.. not a good thing, but the dual pack saved my precious Venus II!! And Voltwatch picked it out for me. I check them by turning one on at a time before taking off, (ground check) then after landing, shut both off and again, turn one on at a time.

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