Revolectrix

[Peter A]

Yep it seems like there has been a lot of ignoring the basics, current draw, c ratings,etc. for speed, power, zoom zoom! It is wise to ensure that a 'buffer' is retained on the current drain. If you are going to suck 200+ amps then 2p setups are essential. I know that if I use an average of 150A current draw during a race then I need batts that can handle at least 200A or more or they will suffer, so will my speed and reliability. I'm using 5500 70c revos now, which is better than the 5000 40c turnigy blue and similar to 5000 65c nanos (the nanos just didn't have a long lifespan). This is giving me a better safety margin and I hope speed and reliability. It is not just an excuse to try and get absolutely as much as I can out of the setups. If you want more out you have to put more in!
I have though learned quite a bit more and am now putting more focus and attention on the use of my batts than I was previously, and that can only be a good thing for my racing and wallet!

[urbs00007]

Keith, I'm sure you hit the nail on the head that's where these guys get into trouble! For example, the guy recently on this forum that had 2 4s packs in series for 8s in a 58" V hull boat 5692 1100kv Leopard (I think) and a 240amp SF boat trying to run it WFO. He was discharging his packs at too high a rate and turned the boat into a floating incinerator.

what is wfo?

[kfxguy]

what is wfo?

Wide friggin open

[Peter A]

Here's one for a wind up. Charged up my revo packs for a run tomorrow. All 2S 5500 hv, all the cells have an ir of 1mohm except one that measured 0. Yes I checked it three times too. Ha ha maybe I got a perfect cell! Or......

[Gary]

Peter how/what are you using to measure resistance. I have never done it yet and am looking for something simple.

[Peter A]

I am using the internal resistance function on my charger which is a turnigy reactor.

[Brushless55]

Here's one for a wind up. Charged up my revo packs for a run tomorrow. All 2S 5500 hv, all the cells have an ir of 1mohm except one that measured 0. Yes I checked it three times too. Ha ha maybe I got a perfect cell! Or......

ahahaaha that is awesome !

[oscarel]

There's a 20% off code floating around on www.REVOBlends.com..

[Peter A]

That'd be hard to beat. 20% off would more than cover the freight. Makes a great battery awesome value!

[Brushless55]

Dang! 20% OFF
thanks for posting

[larryrose11]

Xxxx coupon code

[kfxguy]

Revoblend111 coupon code

I was just asked to remove my coupon code from my signature. Obviously there are some haters and cry babies among us. Not sure what the Revo hate is about, but it's pretty sad. I was told it was some vendors complaining. I was just to help my fellow members out that were going to order some. It was only 10% off, not like it was half off and killing other people's business.

[larryrose11]

OK Trav, Ill take that as a hint. I like this place, don't want to stir the Hate'in

[kfxguy]

OK Trav, Ill take that as a hint. I like this place, don't want to stir the Hate'in

I think you have nothing to worry about.

[flraptor07]

I was just asked to remove my coupon code from my signature. Obviously there are some haters and cry babies among us. Not sure what the Revo hate is about, but it's pretty sad. I was told it was some vendors complaining. I was just to help my fellow members out that were going to order some. It was only 10% off, not like it was half off and killing other people's business.

If those "other vendors" are so worried about it, maybe they should offer some discounts too! Just Sayin'