Battery size

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clive Lockwood
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Battery size

Post by clive Lockwood »

Hi Guys,
what size of batteries do you find best fit the halftrack.
cheers all
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Post by leesellars »

Hello Clive

I think its the 5ah size batteries in the half track.

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Post by clive Lockwood »

Thanks Lee, do you know what running time can be expected from the 5 amp batts ? seems a bit small.

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Post by leesellars »

Hello Clive

I know that the 7ah ones are too big as you know that there isnt the space for larger ones. it will probably be around 1/2 hr. I think that spare ones might be an option.

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Richie Wignall

Post by Richie Wignall »

Hi Clive

The half track lasted another hour last night on the (single 24v) 4.5ah battery :P that drive motor is great on batterys 8)

Richie :wink:

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Post by clive Lockwood »

Thats great news mate, i suppose it's a power to weight thing,

Richie Wignall

Post by Richie Wignall »

Hi Clive

Also i am just useing the 24v for the drive motor only, has the thomas sound unit (tbs5 mini) just works of my 4600mah reciever battery 8)

Richie :wink:

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Post by Ad Wouterse »

Hi guys,

Can anyone of you give me some more information on these single 24 V. batteries please ? I can't find anything on the net.
Cheers,
Ad

Richie Wignall

Post by Richie Wignall »

Hi Ad

They sell them on ebay in the states, used for sea scooters!!

they are single 24v 4.5ah battery.

Richie :wink:

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Post by Ad Wouterse »

Hi Richie,

Thanks for the info.
I will take a look.
Cheers,
Ad

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