martin34 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I was just looking at the Savage 2350 on the Modelsport page(Yes i know i have one but i am bloody bored ).In the HPI manual it states not to use batteries under 4000mah and 25c.I see in the MS combo they are selling 3900mah 25c batteries.If someone bought one and didnt know and ran those batteries what would happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) They did this with the Savage HP too, although I ran the recomended ones (Overlanders aren't they?) No issues at all. Edited January 2, 2011 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Yep they are Overlander 3900mah 25c lipos.I suppose if they damaged it they couldnt argue over the warranty claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 They are worried about the amp rating (4.0x25 = 100A) being too low, so when you nail the throttle, the packs overheat and expand (sometimes causing a fire). However, manufacturers usually err on the side of caution, so 3900mah 25C might be borderline useable. The real figure could be 4000mah 20C (80A). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 They are worried about the amp rating (4.0x25 = 100A) being too low, so when you nail the throttle, the packs overheat and expand (sometimes causing a fire). However, manufacturers usually err on the side of caution, so 3900mah 25C might be borderline useable. The real figure could be 4000mah 20C (80A). I have two 4000mah 25c orions.I havent used them yet but would it be worth me selling them and not risk running them and get some Turnigys instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'd try them out, check them and see how they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 They'll be fine, just check batts temps for the first few runs every few mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyhabitz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have two 4000mah 25c orions.I havent used them yet but would it be worth me selling them and not risk running them and get some Turnigys instead? I bought a pair of 4000mah 3s 25c' for my Savage Flux HP,they worked fine and gave me no cause for concern. Now I only run 5000mah in my 1/8th's and the two 4000's I now use in my Rustler VXL and T4 (when it's finished). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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