How to pick Batteries
and a Charger
On this page we are
specifically talking about NiCad or NiMH chemistry cells. First you will need to know how many batteries will
the boat/vehicle your buying will need and the physical size of the
cells? For example lots of the boats sold today use the "sub c" size
cells. Some may run with 6 cells or some with 12. The boat description
should tell you which cell size and number of cells needed. If your
building a boat from scratch be sure to check the limits of what your
boat, speed control and motor can handle.
Next you will find that different batteries have a different number
called Mah. For example 1800, 2400, 3000, 3300, 3600, 3800, 4200 and so
on. Mah stands for Milliamp Hours. Basically the mah is like a gas
tank, the higher the number the longer run time you will have with your
rc.
We put two options together for these packages. 1800mah batteries and
3300mah batteries. Not only will the 3300 batteries run your rc vehicle twice as
long, they will also run your rc a bit faster.
Once you have figured out which mah battery and how many packs you need,
the only thing left to do is figure which charger you want.
The number of chargers on the internet are endless. We carry a few
different styles and all for Different reasons.
Some chargers work only on DC current. So these are good for charging
from your car, while at the pond.
Some chargers
work on both AC and DC current. So it doesn't matter if your at home or
the pond, the charger will work.
Some chargers
will charge two packs at once.
Some chargers will
charger up to 24 cells with the use of a wiring harness.
When picking a charger ask yourself these questions.
How many cells will I be charging?
Will the charger charge the chemistry of cell I have? NiCad or NiMH?
Do I need a AC charger or is a DC charger good enough?
Once your answer these simple questions you will find a esc that meets
your needs!
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