Sending lipos back to HK for warranty work

[syncronized77]

Also keep in mind that mailing Lipo batteries is probably illegal.

I just checked Canadapost regulations on the following page, section 6: http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/ma...-e.asp#1378311

I totally got busted by the Shoppers Drug Mart mailing clerk…he straight up asked me, "Is this some sort of lipo battery? The ones you put in RC Cars?"

I was like, "ummmm…its NIMH actually" And then he said…"well it's a battery, I don't think I can ship it."

[hookedup]

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i just ordered and recieved 8 2s 5000"s (40c) from the USA warehouse of HC. the box arrived in 4 days to hawaii. all packs read 7.5-7.6 volts with each cell at 3.80-3.82 EXCEPT one pack which reads 1.9volts (.985 per cell). i started to file a warranty claim, but realized i would have to ship the pack to china. is it really worth it? after all, like its been stated here, its only a $20 pack. i'll just try to "rescue" it.

[tiqueman]

I had one do the same thing. Try placing it on a NIMH charge at .2A. Stay near it to make sure all stays safe. Let it go for 5 or 10 minutes, then check it. Once it gets up to a certain voltage (around 2.8per cell I think it was) your lipo charger will recognize it. Give it a slow full charge. HOpefully it will be fine. Mines now a year old and balances out perfectly every charge.

Hope that helps.

[LiPo Power]

No! If you only have one to sent it back it is not worth it.
Purchase another few or try what the above post is saying. I have done this in the past and it will work... Keep your eye on it...

i just ordered and recieved 8 2s 5000"s (40c) from the USA warehouse of HC. the box arrived in 4 days to hawaii. all packs read 7.5-7.6 volts with each cell at 3.80-3.82 EXCEPT one pack which reads 1.9volts (.985 per cell). i started to file a warranty claim, but realized i would have to ship the pack to china. is it really worth it? after all, like its been stated here, its only a $20 pack. i'll just try to "rescue" it.

[hookedup]

thanks Tiqueman, i'll try that first thing tomorrow.

[Insaniac]

With all the brand name scamming and this one selling that and vice versa...I do not trust any names anymore. I seriously doubt a U.S. manufact supplies any of LIPOS....kinda like the Castle brand of motors...CHINA! Castle connectors..CHINA...and the list goes on and on and on. Just because a USA company lists them as lipo manufac still does not conclude anything. Smoking mirrors.

My bearing struts ARE made in the USA....yes...at my home...but the parts are from china! I can legally say the bearing strut is made in the USA and can't be touched.

Follow the money and you will find your sources.

I trust results. Jay knows how to care for packs. He may have gotten the same results from cheapo packs if maintained like he does...who knows.

You might want to check this:

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard

[hyrulejedi86]

If it makes any difference I was on hobby king's website and they had a pop up when I was looking at batteries and they said that a US warranty center is going to be in place soon!!!!