help with batteries...newbie

[speedfreak]

just ordered my ul-1 and should be in on wedsday. this is my first boat and i just want to do and buy everything right the first time.so with that said, my question is what kind of batteries should i buy and what other suggestion do you guys think i should buy so i do everything right from the beginning. thanks.

[detox]

I like the Hyperion 606i charger and these great fitting batteries.
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_4_93&products_id=4528

You can also get great deals at www.Hobbycity.com


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[speedfreak]

thanks...that really helps...i wasn't sure which ones i should get....do you think there are any other things i have to upgrade....

[LiPo Power]

...get this
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVST0&P=Z

...and get like 6-8 of this:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9172&Product_Name=Turnigy_5000mAh_2S_20C_Lipo_Pack

...maybe this:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKAU0&P=ML

...and that:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMGS7&P=ML

have a lots of fun! This boat kick .ss....

[speedfreak]

do i need a cell balancer for each battery if i'm chargering more then one at a time. sort of dumb question. i think the answer is alredy yes but i'm not sure.

[detox]

Buy two of these when you order your 2s Turnigy batteries. One charger for each battery.
http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8247&Product_Name=Turnigy_2S_3S_Balance_Charger._Direct _110/240v_Input

[detox]

Replace the motor/esc and battery connectors with these 5.5 bullets
http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2087


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[speedfreak]

If i buy two of these, do i still have to buy a regular lipo charger or are these the charger already. sorry, i'm new to this and don't really know much, trying to learn though. thanks

[detox]

Your UL-1 requires two 2s lipos. This charger will balance and charge each of your 2s lipos..
http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8247&Product_Name=Turnigy_2S_3S_Balance_Charger._Direct _110/240v_Input
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9172&Product_Name=Turnigy_5000mAh_2S_20C_Lipo_Pack


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[speedfreak]

does anyone know how long does it take for shipments from hobbyking. i live in minnesota and just wondering estmiating delivery time. is it a couple of days or weeks.

[detox]

Depends on which shipping option you choose. The more you spend on shipping the faster it will get here. With the cheapest option it may take two weeks. I have never had to wait longer than two weeks for a shipment. Postal service will deliver and you or someone else will have to sign for it.

[detox]

To change your connectors will need atleast 40watt soldering iron, flux, electrical solder, and shrink wrap or electrical tape.


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[speedfreak]

can i go without changing my connectors for a while or do you think it's important to do so right away....my wife is killing me for all the money i just droped this week on my UL...lol

[LiPo Power]

can i go without changing my connectors for a while or do you think it's important to do so right away....my wife is killing me for all the money i just droped this week on my UL...lol

do it righ away and your batteries have them installed.... This will help to keep your temps down also....
Order your batteries soon. They have 99 in stock but will go down fast as ussual...

[Diesel6401]

I own the hyperion 0606i charger, here's the link http://www.kintecracing.com/Chargers.html its a really good charger and you don't need a seperate balancer. It chargers and balances at same time and with this adaptor http://www.hobbyhot.com/flyermate-multi-charging-dispenser-ver2-charge-3-batts-in-1-ti-c-209-p-1-pr-1679.html you can charge and balance two batteries at the same time. For batteries I don't like less than 30c discharge (but that's just me). When ordering from hobbycity make sure you register first and you get discounted prices on most things. For shipping the longest I had to wait was 3 weeks and that was over christmas. I also suggest getting a digital temp gauge hopefully you have a harbor freight near you because they have the best deals on them, here's the one I own and is pretty accurate http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93983