Lordmik

I'm thinking about starting up a little side business while we're slow here at work. I'm looking for some input from you guys. I've got a line on sub-c NiMH batteries and I can easily build 6-7 cell packs. Do you think there'd be much interest in them? What mAh would be a good seller? I'd have to buy in bulk to make any real money at it, and i'd hate to get stuck with a bunch of batteries I couldn't sell. Any and all input would be appreciated. Thanks.

ehroof

3000-5000mah, 7.2 and 8.4 and maybe custom packs

pede_187

these are the best NIMH cells available today. no question about it http://www.boomboombatteries.com/product_p/4600_6c.htm find a way to get them cheaper to build them and resell them.

Lordmik

And connector ends. Anything you all see more than something else? I like the Deans myself, but I see a lot of tamiya plugs too.

pede_187

tamiya connectors don't work well at all. Make sure that before the buyer purchases them you give them a choice of connectors: Deans, Traxxas, Power Poles, etc.

perhamrocks

ya i'd like a 7.2 volt 5000 mAh battery, mabye even 2 if they r cheap enough

kuppler

yea im with u on that......

Lordmik

How cheap is cheap? LoL 5000 are hard to find in bulk for a decent price. 4600 are much easier to find. I know brand makes a difference too.

Kemo

NiMH cells are a dying breed. If you do invest in NiMH cells, get the IB4600's or EP cells. NiMH has gotten to the point where no one will buy them unless you sell them as matched packs.

To match cells, you'll need this: http://www.competitionelectronics.com/pages/tm8.html Sells for about $2000.

Lipo cells are now becoming the standard and soon to be the only way to go.

Lordmik

Thanks for all your input guys. That's why I asked before trying this. The wholesaler that I have for the batteries sells a lot of brands, at many different mah ratings. Many of them come in "matched" batches. So I'm not sure that I would need a $2000 device that would match them again. What do you think?

pede_187

even the IB and EP and GP are somewhat bad cells compared to the new ener-g cells. best nimh cells no question about it

perhamrocks

I think i'd like a couple of batteries between the 4000 mah and 5000 mah as long as they r a decent price
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Kemo

If those cells do not come with the stickers on them like this:



Then they aren't matched. Its cheaper to match them yourself, and you know that you are getting them matched the way you want them sold.