Turnigy battery

[KonCorp]

Any benefit to using a Trunigy battery vs just running some 18650's like Trustfire's? I have several Trustfire set up 4S1P without protection, looking to build another pack. Currently using a 4 x 18650 holder from digikey

[HEY HEY ITS HENDO]

the 4S Lipo packs are available in different capacitys
and they are ready with a balance lead
the main problem with 4 x 18650 in 4S, is if you need slightly higher capacity to get a longer burn time
then you have to add another 4S in parallel .. 4S2P = 8cells
of course the problem gets worse if like me you run 6S battery pack,
so i run a 6S 3Ah Lipo

[Clipless in PA]

I started running a 5s 4000mah earlier this year after having problems with my 18650's. I wouldn't go back. Quick and easy charging with the hobbyking balance charger, no more taking cells out to charge, and its proven to be extremely reliable up to this point. I had many occasions on a ride where the self protection on a trustfire would shut the whole pack down, and I'd have to rely on a backup to get out of the woods. My current pack is a bit of overkill, but now I sometimes get two night rides in before I have to recharge. I'd say go for it! I also have a 4s1p 18650 pack I use for my helmet light, so far it has been o.k., but the moment it hiccups it'll be replaced with lipo.

[Reign2Rider]

I use 4s 5000mah Turnigy lipos for my lights. Work great, easy to balance charge, no problems at all.

[stevext]

Hi

How do you get on with no low voltage cut off using the lipo packs?, i've got a few packs i could use and am interested in how others have got on.

cheers

stevext

[Clipless in PA]

I'm using a bflex, which has a programmable cut off.

[stevext]

Ahhh of course, cheers.

[SolarCross]

could connect a volt meter to the balance plug to monitor the cells

[Reign2Rider]

Hi

How do you get on with no low voltage cut off using the lipo packs?, i've got a few packs i could use and am interested in how others have got on.

cheers

stevext

And i'm using a maxflex which also has voltage monitoring.