I first used Nicads in a model in 1963 and in my transmitters shortly
after. I have plug and forget chargers and battery testers for my
equipment. I have no need for more advanced technology that can
start fires if misused. Anything that stores power has the potential
of starting a fire but Nicads can't fuel the fire. If I have a need
for new technology, then I will use it but I see no need to use
something just because it is new technology. After all, I was using
Nicads for my airborne power packs long before most modelers.
Chuck Anderson
t 01:47 PM 10/20/2006, you wrote:
An accurate statement would be why do folks not follow instructions, and use
due diligence with new technology? It certainly is not the battery or packs
fault when they fail...
Simon Van Leeuwen
PnP Systems - The E-Harness of Choice
Radius Systems
Cogito Ergo Zoom
Quoting Chuck Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Why do so many people want to put a fire bomb in a transmitter or in
> a model other than electric? The NiMh batteries in my Evo will last
> about four times longer than I will ever fly in one day. If, by
> chance, I do fly longer than normal, then I will simply recharge the
> transmitter with the SiriusCharge mounted in my van. In fact, I
> normally use the SiriusCharge to charge my transmitter and model on
> the way to the field so I always start with a full charge. I haven't
> been very happy with the service I have gotten with the NiMh and
> Li-ion batteries in my cameras and computers so I have decided to
> stick to Nicads for my model and replace the NiMh battery in my Evo
> with a 1100 mah Nicad battery when the existing battery dies. I
> will only have enough battery to fly three times more than normal but
> I can live with that.
>
> Chuck Anderson
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