Battery Clinic

Modelers face storage challenges for aircraft. Gas and electric models require different care. Heat can damage batteries; cold effects are unclear. Consider a van hangar setup for safe transport.

The Battery Clinic

Red Scholefield shares tips on using heat-shrink material for battery packs from RCU forums, including measuring methods and creative uses for plastic bottles. Bret Martin discusses the confusion around the A123 brand versus LiFePO4 technology. Pete Richiuso warns against charging batteries in parallel due to risks. Other contributions include a current probe design and a charger holder for better visibility. Lastly, he advises on battery storage and maintenance as the building season approaches.

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