Turnigy batteries - quality problems

[sailr]

Remember, the Hyperions are already the "Nano" technology. They have been out for several months and proven to be outstanding batteries. Best part is they are warranted right here in the USA!

We are a hyperion dealer. We offer a discount to OSE members. You need to PM me for a quote. The packs are NOT on our website.

[Chilli]

PM sent Jim.

[Ronbo]

Well, I got my packs today from HK. Turnigy 4500 and 5000 2s1p. 3 of the 4 packs the balancer reads both cells, but one 5000 only reads 1 cell. put on charger and thankfully it reads 2s1p, but voltage was around 5.6 or so. it quickly came up even on 1C. May need to watch this pack. Im bringing it up to 7.7 to match the other, then charge them both at same time. I think Ill deal with the website that has them in the US after reading the horror stories. fwiw

[egneg]

I have a 4S/5000 pack that always had balance problems but the voltages have always been good. I have used it hard (racing) all season with no problems.

[ms71171]

Add me to the list. Just got 2 3S 5000Mah 25C Turnigy packs and right in the middle of the first run with them, boat goes dead. Put it on the charger and during battery check says "Connection Broken".

I got a return authorization and since I bought them in the US warehouse, I hope, but doubt I'll be able to return them state side.

I'm done with Turnigy as well.

[LiPo Power]

Try with no balancer and low voltage as NmH for few minutes and when the voltage will get up a little just put it back for regular LiPo charging with balancer....
It should fix the problem.... Make sure to monitor....

Add me to the list. Just got 2 3S 5000Mah 25C Turnigy packs and right in the middle of the first run with them, boat goes dead. Put it on the charger and during battery check says "Connection Broken".

I got a return authorization and since I bought them in the US warehouse, I hope, but doubt I'll be able to return them state side.

I'm done with Turnigy as well.

[Brushless55]

Add me to the list. Just got 2 3S 5000Mah 25C Turnigy packs and right in the middle of the first run with them, boat goes dead. Put it on the charger and during battery check says "Connection Broken".

I got a return authorization and since I bought them in the US warehouse, I hope, but doubt I'll be able to return them state side.

I'm done with Turnigy as well.

I've bought about 20 packs from HC and I did have one out of the group that went dead like yours in my brushless Revo.. come to find out it was a tap that the solder joint was bad.. I spent about 2min for fix the pack, and now it works great
real easy fix

[Ronbo]

After I charged the pack some, I was waterproofing and setting up the boat. I tried to see which one didnt read on the blinky. Well, now its registering on the blinky. wiggled wires and still fine. Ill still be monitoring these packs tho..

[ms71171]

I've bought about 20 packs from HC and I did have one out of the group that went dead like yours in my brushless Revo.. come to find out it was a tap that the solder joint was bad.. I spent about 2min for fix the pack, and now it works great
real easy fix

So you cut open the pack?

[gartman]

My 1000 mAh 3c 11.1v 25c lipo batt. in my 26" Boat swells up after a run. I'm running a Fiego 7L 3511kv motor with a Caste Creations Hydra 120 esc . I'm new with RC Boats Please

[johnf]

1000 mah? Sounds like the problem lol

[Brushless55]

My 1000 mAh 3c 11.1v 25c lipo batt. in my 26" Boat swells up after a run. I'm running a Fiego 7L 3511kv motor with a Caste Creations Hydra 120 esc . I'm new with RC Boats Please

Welcome!
one question, how long are you running your boat?
also, that's a small battery for a boat that big with that motor

[crabstick]

hahaha 1000mah!

Lucky it hasn't caught on fire tbh. Not a quality issue with the battery in this case..

Is it a 540 or 380 sized motor?

[sailr]

I'm amazed you haven't flamed that 1000mAh lipo! That motor must be pulling WAY more than that battery can handle. Sounds to me like you should have at LEAST a 3000mAh batt in there...maybe more. 26" boat will certainly handle the size and weight.

How long are your runs....1 minute? ;-)

[Pete32200]

My 1000 mAh 3c 11.1v 25c lipo batt. in my 26" Boat swells up after a run. I'm running a Fiego 7L 3511kv motor with a Caste Creations Hydra 120 esc . I'm new with RC Boats Please

He has got to be Messin with everyone on this.....there is no way he could have run that at all !!!

[Pete32200]

Received 6 lipos from Hobby King today, 2 4s 4000mah nano-tech's, 2 2s 4000mah nano-tech's and 2 2s 1550mah Rhino's

all six are fine and UPS shipping from Honk Kong to Pennsylvania took less than 3 days including the weekend....Ordered friday evening and the UPS man delivered them Monday morning !!!!

Shipping was $43.00 but divided by 6 Batts thats only $7.16 per Battery for Super fast shipping !!

[Brushless55]

that is sweet!