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Old 12-27-2011 | 12:16 PM
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Building my first .40-size electric after a life in glo and parkflyers. How do you guys hold down big flight batteries inside airframes? I always used velcro for my little 3S/2200-sized lipos, but what techniques do people use to keep these 14-16 oz batteries from exiting the fuse? Will a strip of velcro still do an adequate job?

Old 12-27-2011 | 02:35 PM
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I just wack a zip tie around the battery aswell as valcro, works for me.
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Same as Hyper here.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 11:22 AM
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anti-slip carpet tape on battery + hook-and-loop strap (strap with hook on one side and loop on other side) wrapped around the battery and a suitable hold-down in the airframe.

Both materials available at Walmart.
Old 12-31-2011 | 11:33 AM
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Thanks guys. I like the carpet tape idea. Hook and Loop strap, you mean a couple of those cloth straps that doubles over through a slot at one end, and holds the tail down with velcro-type stuff? I'd really prefer a rig like that than having to pry the battery off a patch of velcro each time I charge.

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Old 01-01-2012 | 09:41 AM
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...cloth straps that doubles over through a slot at one end, and holds the tail down with velcro-type stuff? ....
Yes.
Also available in bulk rolls that you can cut to desired length (no "slots", make/attach your own slot/ring if you wish). Strap has continuous hook-material on one side and continuous loop-material on the opposite side.
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Velcro "One Wrap"
I have a 12' roll from Homer Depot. Countless uses!
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