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shogo · 06-05-2009, 11:51 PM

Too good to be true?

http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDH..._15C_Lipo_Pack

the new Turnigy 5000 6s1p 15c-20c batteries are apparently mislabeled 20c-30c batteries and are $59 a piece due to the factory error (according to HC rep)

Hobby city admin's explanation here:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/f...?TID=1627&PN=1

According to HC, Turnigy line will be replacing Flightmax line.

ldzielak · 06-06-2009, 10:19 PM

This is the best news, just order 4 of these for my T700e. I was wondering why there packs were soo heavy for only 15C.

Lee

theone2007 · 06-06-2009, 11:42 PM

Can you use these pack to fly the 600E or ESP to a 6S configuration? They said the price would be different once they re-lable it correctly...but I thought the higher the "C" ratings the more expensive the battery cost....why would a 15C battery cost more than a 20 or 30C rating battery?

shogo · 06-07-2009, 01:26 AM

I think you can if they are indeed 20-30C. I think what they mean is that they will re-label battery as 20-30C in the next batch. There will be no 15C batteries anymore. For now it seems that you get a 15C battery price.

tonyblade · 06-07-2009, 11:33 AM

does anyone know if these are as good as the zippy h? thanks tony.

harrier808 · 06-07-2009, 12:15 PM

FYI- i placed my order. you can order up to a maximum quantity of 10, internationally. and for my shipping charges, it came out to just under $12 shipping per battery (to Hawai'i, USA). so with shipping it cost me $60 + $12 = $72 per battery.

tonyblade · 06-08-2009, 04:12 PM

does anyone know if these are as good as the zippy h? thanks tony.

5exi · 06-08-2009, 04:49 PM

From what i've been told is their the same as Zippy flightmax Packs.

I've just ordered 4 for my 700E.

For a 20C pack i think its a good price

5exi · 06-08-2009, 04:54 PM

Also on the 600 forum its posted the H range will be discontinued.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...=142776&page=2

shogo · 06-08-2009, 05:09 PM

H 25-35 were sweet batteries! Too bad they have to let them go.

Mr Nice Guy · 06-08-2009, 07:38 PM

I ordered a pair of these. I will run them in my Logo 10 until I get my 700. If they are good I'll buy a couple more. It's a great price if they are decent batts.

HeLiJerSey · 06-08-2009, 10:16 PM

bought 6 15c lpos cant go wrong maybe i might buy 6 more for my 600 esp and 700 so i get more flight time..

cbdane · 06-08-2009, 10:20 PM

Will everyone please let this post die? I'm trying my best not to order some of these and you're making it very hard...

HeLiJerSey · 06-08-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbdane

Will everyone please let this post die? I'm trying my best not to order some of these and you're making it very hard...

CBDANE what do you think?? i can still cancel the order. do you think there going to be issues with the 700 E is it too heavy let me know???

cbdane · 06-09-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeLiJerSey

CBDANE what do you think?? i can still cancel the order. do you think there going to be issues with the 700 E is it too heavy let me know???

I think that they are about the same size and weight as the Zippy-H. Will they be as good? Dunno. But at $59 each and with the claim that these are mislabeled 20-30C packs (they claim that the factory couldn't supply 15C, see link in first post of this thread), it is extraordinarily tempting. My 700E averages about 35A (7C) with peaks up to 100A (20C). Even if they aren't quite up to Zippy-H caliber, they still could be handy to have around at that price. Just my thinking.

I do not need more batteries. I do not need more batteries. There. I feel much better.

GenReaper · 06-09-2009, 03:05 AM

Those batterys are going to be a realy tight fit.
The Zippy-H i am using are about 49*47 wide/high and there is SFA clearance between the front pack and the lower crossmember brace, i mean you will virtualy have to dremel chunks out of the brace to give clearance. Mine are nearly touching with Zippy-H non modified. If you ever put it in, the packs would probably errupt frome damage, hopefully that will never happen.

The Extra 2mm will nearly make it touch the crossmember and could chafe thru if not mounted secure and you know what happens then

The thickness of velco that straps the battery to the plastic front nose section will also push the batterys down towards the crossmember more so its touch and go imo unless you get some serious dremel work on those crossmember braces. It could be done but its super tight, hence why i am unhappy that the zippy line is non existant and quite frankly i may be looking for different brands myself.

These batterys will fit better http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDH...0C_Lipoly_Pack

At the expense of a little more weight and 100mah less, and they are also 20C which are borderline but should suffice.

Power to weight is still pretty good so its not realy much of a drama when pulling 3900 watts, depending on motor pinion combo.

shogo · 06-09-2009, 08:47 AM

GenReaper, what frame mods are you using?

HeLiJerSey · 06-09-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shogo

GenReaper, what frame mods are you using?

i have no frame mods whatever the 700 E conversion kit. hopefully it`s not alot of work doing the conversion kit. i believe ist by helidirect.

cbdane · 06-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenReaper

Those batterys are going to be a realy tight fit.
The Zippy-H i am using are about 49*47 wide/high and there is SFA clearance between the front pack and the lower crossmember brace, i mean you will virtualy have to dremel chunks out of the brace to give clearance. Mine are nearly touching with Zippy-H non modified. If you ever put it in, the packs would probably errupt frome damage, hopefully that will never happen.

The Extra 2mm will nearly make it touch the crossmember and could chafe thru if not mounted secure and you know what happens then

The thickness of velco that straps the battery to the plastic front nose section will also push the batterys down towards the crossmember more so its touch and go imo unless you get some serious dremel work on those crossmember braces. It could be done but its super tight, hence why i am unhappy that the zippy line is non existant and quite frankly i may be looking for different brands myself.

Fortunately (for me, I guess), the Heli-Chris conversion has plenty of space for the batteries so I wouldn't anticipate a clearance issue. The attached photo is not from the ideal perspective to show the gap above the packs but it gives an idea. Of course, the main thing for me is I have 3 sets of Zippy-H and... I don't need anymore batteries... I don't need anymore batteries... Let's see if I can keep myself convinced.

shogo · 06-09-2009, 02:45 PM

Excellent! I'm glad I've ordered the heli chris conversion.

06-05-2009, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
shogo Join Date: Apr 2008	$118 per 700e battery Too good to be true? http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDH..._15C_Lipo_Pack the new Turnigy 5000 6s1p 15c-20c batteries are apparently mislabeled 20c-30c batteries and are $59 a piece due to the factory error (according to HC rep) Hobby city admin's explanation here: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/f...?TID=1627&PN=1 According to HC, Turnigy line will be replacing Flightmax line. Last edited by shogo; 06-06-2009 at 12:22 AM.. Reason: corrected the battery link

06-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
ldzielak Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2005	This is the best news, just order 4 of these for my T700e. I was wondering why there packs were soo heavy for only 15C. Lee __________________ Trex 700E by Ray Nemovi, 12s 5000, AR7100, NEU 1920H/1Y, CC110HV, DS8717, DS760/JR8900G Trex 500CF Outrage 6s 2500 XP30, 1400kv Scorpion w/ Align ESC, HS5245 @6V and GY401/9257

06-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
harrier808 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008	FYI- i placed my order. you can order up to a maximum quantity of 10, internationally. and for my shipping charges, it came out to just under $12 shipping per battery (to Hawai'i, USA). so with shipping it cost me $60 + $12 = $72 per battery. __________________ Blade MCX, Blade MSR, Protos 500, 600ESP, 700E

06-08-2009, 10:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
cbdane Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Will everyone please let this post die? I'm trying my best not to order some of these and you're making it very hard... __________________ Have laser, will travel.

06-09-2009, 03:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
GenReaper Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	Those batterys are going to be a realy tight fit. The Zippy-H i am using are about 49*47 wide/high and there is SFA clearance between the front pack and the lower crossmember brace, i mean you will virtualy have to dremel chunks out of the brace to give clearance. Mine are nearly touching with Zippy-H non modified. If you ever put it in, the packs would probably errupt frome damage, hopefully that will never happen. The Extra 2mm will nearly make it touch the crossmember and could chafe thru if not mounted secure and you know what happens then The thickness of velco that straps the battery to the plastic front nose section will also push the batterys down towards the crossmember more so its touch and go imo unless you get some serious dremel work on those crossmember braces. It could be done but its super tight, hence why i am unhappy that the zippy line is non existant and quite frankly i may be looking for different brands myself. These batterys will fit better http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDH...0C_Lipoly_Pack At the expense of a little more weight and 100mah less, and they are also 20C which are borderline but should suffice. Power to weight is still pretty good so its not realy much of a drama when pulling 3900 watts, depending on motor pinion combo. __________________ Trex 700E 12S Scorpion 4035-500 3DX SK360 Spartan 760 CC110 Trex 600E 10S Scorpion 4025-740 FBL SK360 Spartan 760 CC85

06-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
theone2007 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	Can you use these pack to fly the 600E or ESP to a 6S configuration? They said the price would be different once they re-lable it correctly...but I thought the higher the "C" ratings the more expensive the battery cost....why would a 15C battery cost more than a 20 or 30C rating battery?

06-07-2009, 01:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
shogo Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	I think you can if they are indeed 20-30C. I think what they mean is that they will re-label battery as 20-30C in the next batch. There will be no 15C batteries anymore. For now it seems that you get a 15C battery price.

06-07-2009, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
tonyblade Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	does anyone know if these are as good as the zippy h? thanks tony.

06-08-2009, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonyblade Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	does anyone know if these are as good as the zippy h? thanks tony.

06-08-2009, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
5exi Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	From what i've been told is their the same as Zippy flightmax Packs. I've just ordered 4 for my 700E. For a 20C pack i think its a good price

06-08-2009, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
5exi Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	Also on the 600 forum its posted the H range will be discontinued. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...=142776&page=2

06-08-2009, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
shogo Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	H 25-35 were sweet batteries! Too bad they have to let them go.

06-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mr Nice Guy Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007	I ordered a pair of these. I will run them in my Logo 10 until I get my 700. If they are good I'll buy a couple more. It's a great price if they are decent batts.

06-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
HeLiJerSey Join Date: Dec 2008	bought 6 15c lpos cant go wrong maybe i might buy 6 more for my 600 esp and 700 so i get more flight time..

06-09-2009, 08:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
shogo Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	GenReaper, what frame mods are you using?

06-09-2009, 02:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
shogo Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	Excellent! I'm glad I've ordered the heli chris conversion.

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