Lipo or other chemistry and warranty

[helicraze]

Hi i just wondered as these lithium polymer cells or another type and is there a 3000cycle warranty? Someone is claiming that this is the case

[fsusmithc2]

Pretty sure 3000 is a bit much. I'm not sure if Outrage or any lipo packs have a cycle gaurantee but I would imagine not. How would you verify someone's claimed # of cycles? For the most part, I believe people get a couple hundred cycles at most before tossing lipo packs.

Even if you flew half a dozen flights every day for a year, you'd still be short by nearly 1000 cycles. I can't imagine any lipo lasting that long. Must be another chemistry from another manufacturer or you may have missread the number.

[helicraze]

I think the bloke was confused with another battery technology, thanks

[ChasHeliCop]

I think I did see a post on here with an option 300 cycle "warranty" you could pay extra for. It might have read something like 3yr/300cycle..... I can't remember who the pack was made by though.... I will see if I can find it.

Found it, it was Maxamps you can buy a longer warranty.

Copied this from a 6s 4000 Lipo

Lipo 4000HV 6S 22.2V Pack
More Information (http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=Lipo-4000-222-Pack)
4000mah Capacity
22.2 Volts
44mm X 137mm X 38mm
20C Constant(80 amps)
30C Sustained(120 amps)
50C Burst(20...

Warranty:Please Select...30 Day Warranty (standard) 3yr/300 Cycle Warranty (+$46.00)

[ChasHeliCop]

Found it Maxamps.com

More info: From the web site

"Optional 3 YEAR 300 Cycle Limited Warranty*
The 3 year 300 cycle limited warranty covers manufacturer defects in product and does not include packs that are used outside of their maximum rated amperage or voltage range. It does not cover packs that are out of balance due to not balancing the packs. All our lipo packs come with balancing taps to keep your packs in balance at all times. If you charge the pack wrong, short the pack out, or if the pack discharges under 3V per cell from over-discharging it will not be covered. Packs that are damaged physically from impact will not be covered.
The limited warranty will cover packs that have lost more than 30% of their rated capacity from normal use or packs that are not performing due to manufacturing defects. As long as you use the pack within the rated specs and handle the pack properly, if something goes wrong it will be covered under this warranty.
This is a pro-rated warranty that takes effect the day you receive your pack.
1st Year- You will be entitled to a free replacement pack within 1 year of receiving your pack.
2nd Year- If you purchased the pack over one year ago then you would be entitled to a replacement pack of the same specs or better at 33% replacement cost. For example, if you purchased a $100 pack 18 months ago, you could get a replacement for only a $33 cost.
3rd Year- If you purchased the pack more than 2 years ago then you would be entitled to a replacement pack of the same specs or better at 66% replacement cost. For example, if you purchased a $100 pack 30 months ago, you could get a replacement pack for only a $66 cost.
No refunds will be given under this warranty. Only replacement packs of the same type or the new version of the original pack will be given. "

[WillJames]

Good detective work Chas!!