Lipos where to get them cheap but not crap

[Dannyboy199401]

As in title

Where would be a good, reliable place to get batteries for my big rock? 3s 5000mah+ and 50c+, got 2 voltz at the moment but need to stock up to have a good day out if go bashing 

[Stormbringer]

Amazon is quite good 

Zeee ,Vorjay and Sunpadow are decent makes but there are other makes i havnt tried as well

[.AJ.]

I’ve used HRB and Zee lipos from Amazon with zero issues 👍 

[RCMonkee]

Have been looking at the Sundapow ones. 4s 6000mah  £40 on Amazon.  The Zee one I have has been OK.

Been using the GensAce Basher lipos but they are not the cheapest. 

[Dannyboy199401]

I've had my eye on the sunpadow batteries too and the zeee power ones too, tha the you for input, makes it easier to decide with others input

[LunsfordRich]

I got a pair of Zee lipos via the eBay. All good so far! On the subject of battery’s does anyone use adapters? I’m mulling over getting a Max but want to utilise my existing battery’s without having to resort to the solder iron.

[Stormbringer]

Adapters are fine although they do introduce another potential failure point

[BaldyMan]

I'm charging up 2 x Zeee 2S, 5200mAh 50C LiPos that I picked up as a pair on ebay for £29.99 right now.

 

I'll let you know how I get on with them. I also have a Goldbat 3S, 6200mAh 50C LiPo that I got from Amazon that I've had no problems with.

[BaldyMan]

On 13/04/2022 at 19:32, LunsfordRich said:

I got a pair of Zee lipos via the eBay. All good so far! On the subject of battery’s does anyone use adapters? I’m mulling over getting a Max but want to utilise my existing battery’s without having to resort to the solder iron.

 

On 13/04/2022 at 21:58, Stormbringer said:

Adapters are fine although they do introduce another potential failure point

Every joint adds resistance to the circuit but you're talking about a tiny amount.  I'd be more concerned about adapting a lipo battery to fit a Tamiya plug rather than a Traxxas one.

[Dannyboy199401]

I'll have a look at them, just waiting for my tax rebate to hit my bank so I can go on shopping spree 🤣🤑🤑

[Tony]

Have a look at https://www.amazon.co.uk/YOWOO-Graphene-Hardcase-Connector-Associated/dp/B07PNGQ3GK

 

Currently 50% off, not sure when the offer will end.

[UKRobster]

Another vote for Zee and Goldbat from Amazon. I've got one of each - 3s 5200 mAh 60C. Both been running ok so far.

 

Prices can differ though, so check Amazon and eBay for which ever is cheapest at the time.

They also do the same batteries with different connectors. So make sure you search thoroughly, you may find the connector type you need!

[Rjs1882]

I picked up 2x 5000mah 65c 4s batteries from CNHL for about £80 and cannot fault them so far. They have these 3s on sale at the moment 

 

https://chinahobbyline.com/collections/uk-warehouse/products/cnhl-black-series-5000mah-11-1v-3s-65c-lipo-battery-with-ec5-plug-2-packs?_pos=4&_fid=3fd9c8e8e&_ss=c

Edited May 15, 2022 by Rjs1882

[LunsfordRich]

Anyone had any experience with these?

[LunsfordRich]

On 11/05/2022 at 19:22, UKRobster said:

Another vote for Zee and Goldbat from Amazon. I've got one of each - 3s 5200 mAh 60C. Both been running ok so far.

 

Prices can differ though, so check Amazon and eBay for which ever is cheapest at the time.

They also do the same batteries with different connectors. So make sure you search thoroughly, you may find the connector type you need!

One thing I will say about the zees I think the capacity they’ve printed on the label is a tad optimistic!