Cheap lipo
- Thread starter VirtueViolater
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Ok, I have a new question to get your opinion on...
I want to grab 6 more batteries, but I really won't be able to use them until spring. Would you buy now or wait until the spring? I know that 6 months difference in the assembly of a lipo won't change the longevity of the battery much, but I understand that lipo's start to degrade slightly with time from the moment the cells are assembled. Also being new to all this I don't know if there is a time of year when prices drop or if this hobby experiences great pricing during the Black Friday through the beginning of the year kind of thing since, for instance, if I wanted a boat or boating gear the dead of winter has the lowest prices because it is out of season.
I am looking at these and even though they are pre-order from CN I won't need them for a while and I don't know if the price is likely to go up as we get to spring.
This price is a good bit lower than I can find anywhere else for this battery, what do you guys think?
Gaoneng GNB 14.8V 1300mAh 4S 120C/240C 19.24WH FPV Racing Lipo Battery
I want to grab 6 more batteries, but I really won't be able to use them until spring. Would you buy now or wait until the spring? I know that 6 months difference in the assembly of a lipo won't change the longevity of the battery much, but I understand that lipo's start to degrade slightly with time from the moment the cells are assembled. Also being new to all this I don't know if there is a time of year when prices drop or if this hobby experiences great pricing during the Black Friday through the beginning of the year kind of thing since, for instance, if I wanted a boat or boating gear the dead of winter has the lowest prices because it is out of season.
I am looking at these and even though they are pre-order from CN I won't need them for a while and I don't know if the price is likely to go up as we get to spring.
This price is a good bit lower than I can find anywhere else for this battery, what do you guys think?
Gaoneng GNB 14.8V 1300mAh 4S 120C/240C 19.24WH FPV Racing Lipo Battery
I'd wait, sales are coming. Everything degrades with time unfortunately
theGreenOrange
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If you find a good deal, I wouldn't be against buying them now. If you keep it at storage voltage, a lipo can sit literally for years without any problem. But it must be stored near 3.7V/cell. Discharged or fully charged is no good.
I like the removable balance lead on these paks
Wayno52
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Good price Randy. Think sales will be more around xmas and just after though. Wayne
Yeah Vv, I liked the removable balance lead too and they seemed to score well. Wayno, I thought so too, till I went further and found $7 shipping per batt so it's a no-go.
If you guys find good batt's at great prices please continue to post them here to help us all hone in on a good deal.
If you guys find good batt's at great prices please continue to post them here to help us all hone in on a good deal.
Wayno52
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Not sure if anyone has tried these yet?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4s+lipo+battery
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4s+lipo+battery
I think that is the one Green likes, everything I see says they are good batt's, I need to see if I can find any testing on them.
Anybody remember if it's in Bardwell's battery shootout or something?
Wayno52
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theGreenOrange
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I see a lot about these Floureon brand too, they are only rated 45c but I wonder if they are more truthful with their ratings. Getting a 2 pack for under $33 (no shipping figuring 6% sales tax for me) seems pretty good if they are any good. I'll have to research these also.
EDIT: Forgot link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ1K12...bI&pd_rd_r=BEPPD6J2E197P06XW0NZ&pd_rd_w=c8O20
EDIT: Forgot link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ1K12...bI&pd_rd_r=BEPPD6J2E197P06XW0NZ&pd_rd_w=c8O20
I have enough cycles on this battery to say it's really good, especially for the price. If they are still around after Christmas, i'll order several
theGreenOrange
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I knew that was a high quality battery the moment I saw it. xD
Just got an email from ThunderPowerRC, they are having an unadvertised 35% off Adrenaline (promo code BFFPV) and 50% everything else (promo code BF2017) for a Black Friday sale good now until 11/27 11:59 Pacific time. All orders $200 or more and you get free shipping, but it is only $14.33 flat rate UPS Ground anyway so it's not like some of the other guys who want more for every battery they send you. I saw that I could get the new 1300 just a week ago for $29.99 if you got 3 or more, instead of the $34.99 regular price for the Adrenaline branded as well as the Mr. Steele "Brick" series. Just in case anyone is interested I thought I would pass it along.
I wanted 8 more batteries but was holding off, I don't know if I can pass this up, I can get 10 for less than $20.80 a piece. Seems like a good deal...
I wanted 8 more batteries but was holding off, I don't know if I can pass this up, I can get 10 for less than $20.80 a piece. Seems like a good deal...
