I would have been suspicious. As a freshly charged Nicad pack is at least
1.4 volts per cell (5.6 volts) for a four cell pack. When you check the pack
it was already down 13%. Hummmmmmmm!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Perry Hudson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 11:53 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Hydrimax Batteries
> Nickle Metal Hydrides any good for unlimited work??
>
> I had a flyaway Sunday with my Hera because one cell gave up the ghost in
flight.
> I checked the pack and she was at 4.9 volts. One hand toss, all the way
across
> the flying field, one short trim flight to check the elevator compensation
with
> landing flaps, reflex, chamber and so on. Next flight about 4 min into it
there
> was no response.
>
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