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Old 11-29-2008 | 06:13 PM
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Campgems
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Default RE: help wiring 5th Cell (w/ pic)


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An important thing to keep in mind is that the solder tabs will not hold up of movement of the cels for very long. A good heat shrink covering is a must. If the batterys can wiggle around in the pack, the tabs are going to fail. I know from experience.
If/when I build my own packs I will also lay down a bead of hot glue between each cell to keep the pack together and not wiggle. I then heat shrink the entire pack.

Ken
Ken, do you use the fabric type that is somewhat rubbery and low temp, or the higher temp stuff. Sounds like a good Idea, it would probably saved my last plane.

Don