I once needed a couple of custom packs for my 2m planes. Per
instructions, I sent a very clear, color coded diagram along with my
order to cheapbatterypacks.com. I specifically asked for the power
cord to exit a specific end of the packs and also that there should be
strain relief for the wire. I suggested a loop of wire, retained by
some filament tape before shrink wrapping. Of course, offered to pay
any additional charges for this.
The packs came back with the power cord coming out the wrong end, with
no strain relief at all. I called, they said they had built them as I
asked. I asked them to look at the diagram I sent which clearly showed
the whole thing. Finally, they agreed to take them back, but
admonished me to send a diagram showing clearly what I wanted.
Wha-wha-what? That was my last order.
I order all my packs now from battlepacks.com and hangtimes.org. These
guys charge more, but the pack quality is excellent (and yes, there is
a qualitative difference in packs), plus they listen to you and build
it the way you specify.
As to you guys who are buying cheap Wal-Mart batteries to put into your
sailplanes, what are you thinking? Why take a chance on ruining an
expensive sailplane with anything less than the absolute best? And for
what, so you can save a few dollars? That's crazy. Use the very
highest quality batteries you can find, built into the very best packs
by the very best builders, and thus minimize the potential for failure.
--Jim
On May 22, 2005, at 2:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dave:
I now buy from Cheap Battery Packs (had a bad cell after a couple of
flights and he replaced it).
Used Batteries America before- no problems
Bought from SR Batteries before and was sent a dead cell and he would
not
replace it. I personally would NEVER anything buy from him again. No
matter what his reputation is supposed to be.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Brombaugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 10:39 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Buying batteries
Where do you like to buy your batteries for both the 3M sized planes,
but also for DLG's?
In my specific instance, I'm looking for a good place to buy 1/3AA
cells, where I'll make up the packs myself (two Encores in the
building
table).
I have found a particular cell that I want from batteriesamerica.com
(AP-350AAH), and I can get them from there, but I'm curious where you
all like to shop for batteries.
I'll likely get my next 3M-sized battery pack from the same place,
which
is why I'm making this into a more general question.
Thanks again in advance, all!
- Dave
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