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Old 03-19-2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruune
That's great. I just received a limited number of them last night. I'm keeping one for myself and offering the others to dealers. I'm running 2x 2S 2500mAh life packs in a series. I believe they're rated at 20C, but more than enough for this application. Honestly, I feel that LiFe batteries are the best solution for starter boxes. They have sufficient voltage: 3.3v*4= 13.2v, which is greater than a 12v gel cell, so you'll get greater RPMs than with a 12v. Additionally, you get higher discharge rates (in AMPERES) with LiFe than both lipo and gel cell. Then there's the safety aspect. 12v gel batteries are acidic and lipos will BBQ your box if you run them all the way down. With a LiFe pack, you get the best of both worlds.

Can you show me a link to the type of life your refering, I'd like to check it out.
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