Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

[knarf3]

Started looking for some 7.4v lipo's but not sure which C rating is best to go for.

Any tips would be great also advise on what batteries (make) & charger is recommended.

For the charger i was thinking IMAX B6?
Cheers

[kejot]

Re: Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

imax b6 a good charger, as for the C rating, the higher the better really, depending on the size/where you are going to fit it

[Gaffa]

Re: Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

Yeah the higher the better.

Remember, a motor cannot draw "more" than it needs, but if you haven't got the umph to start with, then its pointless.

For example, a 25C 1200mah 7.4v battery will have a better ROF and trigger response (even if only marginally) than a 15C 1200mAh 7.4v battery.

I won't buy a 7.4v battery that's less than 20C, or unless its at such a good price, or there's two of the same ones which can be swapped out etc.

I'm currently looking at getting a 14.8v 3500mAh 35C battery to power my Burst M16.

[SmileyMan]

Re: Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

C by itself means nothing,

850mah 30c = Not so good (25amps)

2500mah 15c = Good (37.5amps)

[SmileyMan]

Re: Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

Aim for 30amps min (constant)

Mah x C = Amps

I.e. a 3000mah 10c is ok.
And a 1000mah 30c is exactly the same but will not last as long

[knarf3]

Re: Best C rated 7.4v lipo?

Thanks for the reply guys. The battery's are going in my single point sling and will be used on a rear wired KAC PDW.