Fukuyama Batteries
#4472
Tech Master
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You should equalize before the first run of the day. No need to do so after that and at the end of the day just discharge the pack to 5.4v. I like the Rayspeed but any tray with a .9v cutoff will do fine. I'm thinking about the new Novak one too. Looks nice.
racer-oZ
#4473
^^^ good question
#4474
Tech Champion
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I don't think that's really a problem. How long are you talking about? I've had some packs that I'm saving for the Reedy race sitting for a couple of months. You may need to cycle them once or so. If you're going to be storing for long periods of time, a month or more, you may want to pull the bars off so the cells don't draw off each other. That's what Dan had me do with a couple of my packs.
Dan- Correct me if I'm wrong on that. BTW, I'll call you in the morning.
Dan- Correct me if I'm wrong on that. BTW, I'll call you in the morning.
#4475
Tech Master
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I don't think that's really a problem. How long are you talking about? I've had some packs that I'm saving for the Reedy race sitting for a couple of months. You may need to cycle them once or so. If you're going to be storing for long periods of time, a month or more, you may want to pull the bars off so the cells don't draw off each other. That's what Dan had me do with a couple of my packs.
racer-oZ
#4476
Last night, I hit the track for the first time with my new 1.160-1.164 Fuk cells.
I charged as recommended with my new CDC 6.0, and both packs peaked in the 131-135 deg F area.
It was their first run ever, and even I read that the first couple of runs wont be at the top, they impressed me. Punch was quite good, but what impressed me the most, was the power for so long time. I race purely stock class, and they lasted much longer than my older packs, before they flattend out.
Unfortunately I only had time for one practise with each pack. So now I'm quite excited to see how they perform the next time. If plans work out as they should, it should be first coming sunday
One question though: WIll they perform noticably better, if I increase the temp. a little or am I just doing fine?
I charged as recommended with my new CDC 6.0, and both packs peaked in the 131-135 deg F area.
It was their first run ever, and even I read that the first couple of runs wont be at the top, they impressed me. Punch was quite good, but what impressed me the most, was the power for so long time. I race purely stock class, and they lasted much longer than my older packs, before they flattend out.
Unfortunately I only had time for one practise with each pack. So now I'm quite excited to see how they perform the next time. If plans work out as they should, it should be first coming sunday
One question though: WIll they perform noticably better, if I increase the temp. a little or am I just doing fine?
#4477
Originally posted by dimples
I can't wait to give them a try. I'm curious to see if the high 1.16's perform like others 1.17's. I even got one pack of 1.17's to boot. Now that I think about it 4 packs of batteries was a bit much for a test but oh well, they should be good As far as pricing, they are pretty much even with everyone else or better. Pro match and SMC seem to be the two big dogs for true competition packs now adays but Fukuyama is right there with numbers and pricing. I know I liked talking to them and ordering with them direct and you can't do that with another large company. Now on to the battery question, do you guys at Fukuyama recommend equalizeing the cells? And if so what tray? I probably won't deadshort but their is no guarantee since I will probably run stock and maybe very little mod.
Thanks
Rob
I can't wait to give them a try. I'm curious to see if the high 1.16's perform like others 1.17's. I even got one pack of 1.17's to boot. Now that I think about it 4 packs of batteries was a bit much for a test but oh well, they should be good As far as pricing, they are pretty much even with everyone else or better. Pro match and SMC seem to be the two big dogs for true competition packs now adays but Fukuyama is right there with numbers and pricing. I know I liked talking to them and ordering with them direct and you can't do that with another large company. Now on to the battery question, do you guys at Fukuyama recommend equalizeing the cells? And if so what tray? I probably won't deadshort but their is no guarantee since I will probably run stock and maybe very little mod.
Thanks
Rob
For equalizer, I'll strongly recommend getting one with a control light for each cell. This way you can ensure that all cells have proper contact. If one cell dont..... There's a great risk of damaging that particular cell.
I use this one (1 amp, 0,8 volt cut off)
#4478
STILL GOING STRONG!
Guys,
We've held back for weeks and looks like oiur 1.17 is gonna continue being available! the new process we use ensures that these cells have better runtimes and last longer. This batch of GP in itself is also a GREAT batch! get yours before they're sold out!
Thanks for your excellent support! we will continue to do our part in offering what YOu as a consumer want! Quality product, Support, support, and more support along with awesome customer service!
Thanks
Dan
We've held back for weeks and looks like oiur 1.17 is gonna continue being available! the new process we use ensures that these cells have better runtimes and last longer. This batch of GP in itself is also a GREAT batch! get yours before they're sold out!
Thanks for your excellent support! we will continue to do our part in offering what YOu as a consumer want! Quality product, Support, support, and more support along with awesome customer service!
Thanks
Dan
#4479
Originally posted by racer-oZ
So what's the longest you can leave your packs at the .90 volt cutoff in storage without hurting them?
racer-oZ
So what's the longest you can leave your packs at the .90 volt cutoff in storage without hurting them?
racer-oZ
Dan
#4480
R/C Tech Elite Member
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Originally posted by Cole Trickle
One question though: WIll they perform noticably better, if I increase the temp. a little or am I just doing fine?
One question though: WIll they perform noticably better, if I increase the temp. a little or am I just doing fine?
After two or three race days, the packs should start to show some nice punch.
#4481
Originally posted by RCBuddha
After two or three race days, the packs should start to show some nice punch.
After two or three race days, the packs should start to show some nice punch.
#4483
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