Turnigy batteries - quality problems

[BHChieftain]

I ordered 4 packs of 2S1P. One of them has a dead cell

Also ordered 2 packs of 3S1P. One of them also has a dead cell

Ordered from Hobby King, took 3 weeks to arrive.

Very disappointed...

Chief

[Fluid]

While this is probably not yet common, several club members have received packs with dead or soon-dead cells in them. With the high cost of mailing packs back to China, I imagine that HK counts on many of their customers just not asking for replacements packs because the cost can be almost the same as buying new packs. Hopefully as they transition more of their inventory to US warehouses this won't be such an issue. Yet another reason to buy from US distributors. Some have costs almost as low as HK.



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[BHChieftain]

While this is probably not yet common, several club members have received packs with dead or soon-dead cells in them. With the high cost of mailing packs back to China, I imagine that HK counts on many of their customers just not asking for replacements packs because the cost can be almost the same as buying new packs. Hopefully as they transition more of their inventory to US warehouses this won't be such an issue. Yet another reason to buy from US distributors. Some have costs almost as low as HK.



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Yep. Once again, the old addage applies: "You get what you pay for"


-Chief

[egneg]

It won't take long for word to get around if a lot of packs are bad and sales will plummet. So I think it would be in their best interest to resolve any issues.

[Doby]

I've had dead cells on "Brand Name" packs....it happens.

[Brod]

It won't take long for word to get around if a lot of packs are bad and sales will plummet. So I think it would be in their best interest to resolve any issues.

[LiPo Power]

Right!!!
Just like some of our brand name ESC's.....

I've had dead cells on "Brand Name" packs....it happens.

[sailr]

Check out the Hyperion packs at www.empirerc.com and then contact me for killer prices only for the guys here on OSE. Are they more than Turnigy? Yes. But they have a good warranty, are here in the states, and definitely the best quality packs I have ever seen. That's why I became a dealer for them.

I have received 2 out of 5 bad packs from HK in one order. Never again. I'd rather pay more and get quality and have an easy recourse to return them if necessary.

[Fluid]

I agree, the Hyperion G3s I've seen and used are very good packs. Several club members buy them exclusively. I have three packs, but sadly I didn't buy them from Jim. Next time....



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[BakedMopar]

HK has had bad packs for a long time now. People still will buy them. It's hard to beat the price. You can get two for the price of one "name" brands.


Jim I may be looking for some G3s I will give you a holla if I decide to take a plunge.

[Jeepers]

I agree, the Hyperion G3s I've seen and used are very good packs.
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I agree, I have some Hyperion 4200 35c packs that I run in my N2 sport hydro in a 2s2p setup, they run really strong and come in cool. I then tried some Turnigy 4500 40c packs in the same boat and they come in hotter and the boat performs good but not as well as the Hyperion packs.

[BHChieftain]

I also use hyperion g3 and really like them. The only issue I have is they are a little long and would not fit in my fastech unless I were to cut out the battery trays, whereas the turnigy packs fit well ( they are too think for the tray but I glued in some retaining straps, and I don't need to cut out the trays)

Chief

[crabstick]

I haven't had a bad pack from HK yet, Just got 4 nano tech turnigys and they are all well balanced and seem to charge ok.

[ozboater]

i ordered 10 X turnigy 2s 5000 30 ? C... 6 for me and 4 for a mate... we did a random pick of the 10 and 9 were real good... i got one with a mediocre cell and it still rips half decent.. holds voltage ok and is what i call much better than nimh... 9 outta 10 in my case and i say i m happy enough..

[Steven Vaccaro]

While this is probably not yet common, several club members have received packs with dead or soon-dead cells in them. With the high cost of mailing packs back to China, I imagine that HK counts on many of their customers just not asking for replacements packs because the cost can be almost the same as buying new packs. Hopefully as they transition more of their inventory to US warehouses this won't be such an issue. Yet another reason to buy from US distributors. Some have costs almost as low as HK.



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now that they have a US warehouse, items should be able to be returned to that location. Thats what I would request, if I was a customer with an issue.