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Old 04-30-2004, 12:05 PM
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I have a voltwatch attached to my dash in a 1/7 scale p-47 I'm using a 6-volt 1400mah. nic-met battery Question: should I trust the voltwatch or use a voltmeter instead.
Old 04-30-2004, 01:07 PM
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I think the Hobbico Voltwatch is limited to 4.8v...check out http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXMZ56&P=ML
Old 04-30-2004, 02:49 PM
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The voltwath is just a waste inyour installation. By the time the thing gets off the top LED... you should be about ready to crash.
Old 04-30-2004, 06:40 PM
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Ditto, wrong voltage application. The Voltwatch is also not recommended for NiMH.
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Get one of thos nice shiney Futaba voltmeters!
Old 05-02-2004, 12:02 PM
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Thanks guys, the voltwatch is coming out.

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