What batteries are you boys runnin?
 

My e-flite 2S took a dump on me before winter and I have been hunting for a new one thats is nice and cheap... I have been looking around at hobby city (have a bunch of packs from there and I love them all, and their prices) and found this: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9325 I think ill be ordering 2 when the snow melts, and a 3S TX pack as well as a couple more 3S's for my slash and mini hyper STe. What are you guys running and what ESC/motor? Run times? "thumbsup"

you can get this battery on the links and it is 40C

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0C_Lipoly_Pack

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...creeper011.jpg
45 mins of runtime novak rooster with 55 turn motor stock pinion

45c isnt that pushin the rooster a bit.... thats a 3s... correct me if im wrong

25c 3s 850's, have 4 so I just swap after 20 minutes.

Holmes Hobbies 25C 1300mah lipo

25c 3c 850mah as well for me.....small and can be tucked in anywhere....just have a few so you can change them out.

I use these http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._25C_Lipo_Pack

Run for 30 or 40 minutes and fits perfectly on top of the steering servo. Hard to beat for $9.99.

ya your wrong its only a 2s lipo used for helis

I am running 4600 nimhs just for the weight.

I run these in my LCC and the creepers 9.95$ each 4.95$ flat shipping rate. Currently out of stock, but I have 7 of them so good for a while. Easily get 25-30 minutes of constant running.

http://www.hobbypartz.com/83p-1300mah-3s1p-111-20c.html

They also fit my 400 Heli :mrgreen:

Isnt C just dis charge rate? It shouldnt matter if you have more, the motor can only pull so much I think the ESC has no problem if you have 100C, its cells/volts that you cant go over in, correct me if im wrong.

Higher C rated batteries typically maintain higher voltage during discharge

Im running the Hyperion G3 CX 3S 1300MAH 25C pack. Im averaging about 35~40 minutes with an FXR and a 45T Pro Tekin. the battery is great. i have been charging at a little over 2C (2.6amp = 2C -1300mah, been charging at 3AMP) on a Hyperion EOS0606i and average charge time is 20 minutes. I also get over 11v over the entire run time with a sudden cutoff at the end. The batteries are great.

Just what I run.
I have two of them and can charge one before the other is run out so could crawl 24/7 if I wanted to.

I do however charge my lipos at 1/2 C and balance them too.

I still have the ability to run for over an hour per day.
Consider that my boats get 1.5 -3mins max..........at insane speed "thumbsup"

zippys Flightmax 1800mAh 20C 2S @ $8.99 these are prolly the best value for money out there these guys are awsome also check out theri 6 channel 2.4ghz radio and receiver for $33not too shabby!)

Batts:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=6541"thumbsup"

Radio:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9042:mrgreen:

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how about a charger for lipos where can you get a descent priced charger?

http://www.hobbypartz.com/lipochargers.html

There are a couple that have AC\DC if you don't have a power supply....

I bought a Hyperion EOS0606i AC/Dc from my hobby shop for 129.00 I dunno what is fair price but its a great charger for the money. I have two Hyperion chargers now. "thumbsup" Amainhobbies.com sells them for 139.99

Im running the 7 cell packs!