8.4v instead just for a few shots?

[Ravo]

My gun is the G&G CM16 Carbine, I've ordred a 9.6v VB power 1600mah battery but it doesn't arrive for about a week. My friend has an 8.4v he uses in a H&K Umarex UMP45.

Would it be okay to use an 8.4v in my gun just for 400-ish shots? I heard it can damage the gearbox if I use a lower voltage then recomended?

[big red]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

Using a higher voltage on a stock AEG may wear it out quicker but not a lower voltage, 8.4v i would of thought would be the recommended for your AEG anyway

[Mintsauce5]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

I've used an 8.4v in my backup combat machine with no problems

[Ravo]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

Using a higher voltage on a stock AEG may wear it out quicker but not a lower voltage, 8.4v i would of thought would be the recommended for your AEG anyway

It actually has a recomened 9.6v on the manual haha, but thanks anyway man! :P

[big red]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

It actually has a recomened 9.6v on the manual haha, but thanks anyway man! :P

Shows what I know! lol

[Ravo]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

Shows what I know! lol

Hahaha, I'm literally the biggest noob when it comes to batteries tbf. Hopefully a 9.6 doesn't ware my gearbox out then

[Azubi]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

I'm interested in how a lower voltage would damage a gearbox. Does anyone have any more information about it?

[Ravo]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

I'm interested in how a lower voltage would damage a gearbox. Does anyone have any more information about it?

Honestly, it's just me being a huge noob and listening to information provided to me by a bigger noob (My mate irl) xD

Any chance you could enlighten me though? A 9.6v would be fine in my gun, right?

[jonny lovegrove]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

the only thing a lower voltage would do is be more likely to lockup (Jam), which could damage the box?

[Wilkes 1875]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

7.2v, 8.4v and 9.6v batteries will all be fine in G&G rifles. A 9.6v battery is about the same as a 7.4v lipo battery.

I'd recommend a 8.4v or above as has been said, as a 7.4v may not have the power to cycle properly when they are low on juice.

The only thing I wouldn't recommend is using an 11.1v lipo. You'll be fine pal.

[LukeCDC]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

I second not using a 11.1v lipo, lent mine to a mate to get back into the game ( there was about 10minutes left) and told him that it might destroy his gun....he said it'll be fine i just wont use full auto"...after the game he asked me to look at his rifle....the motor gear had no teeth left....needless to say he wont make that mistake again.

L.

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[Wilkes 1875]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

Yes, it depends on the quality of your internals, but really, unless you have a mosfet fitted, steer clear of 11.1v

[PureSilver]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

My gun is the G&G CM16 Carbine, I've ordred a 9.6v VB power 1600mah battery [...] My friend has an 8.4v he uses

A better question would be 'who the hell still uses NiMHs, and why?'

LiPos and LiFes have been around for years now; they're much more energy dense (practically speaking, smaller and lighter), charge faster, don't suffer the dreaded 'memory effect', don't begin to discharge the second you take them off the charger... They are all round a manifestly better technology than NiMHs and NiCads. Why would you (a beginner, I'm guessing, with your low post count and CM16?) invest in an obsolete technology unless you were given some really outdated advice?

[ste887]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

A better question would be 'who the hell still uses NiMHs, and why?'

i do, and thats mainly because i dont trust lipos, had my spare take a round in my vest pocket, resulted in a second degree burn up my left side of my chest about the size of a spread hand. so id much rather have a clunky battery than have melted nylon cut off my skin that its melted too. but thats a extreme case i guess

[Ravo]

Re: 8.4v instead just for a few shots?

A better question would be 'who the hell still uses NiMHs, and why?'

LiPos and LiFes have been around for years now; they're much more energy dense (practically speaking, smaller and lighter), charge faster, don't suffer the dreaded 'memory effect', don't begin to discharge the second you take them off the charger... They are all round a manifestly better technology than NiMHs and NiCads. Why would you (a beginner, I'm guessing, with your low post count and CM16?) invest in an obsolete technology unless you were given some really outdated advice?

Which is the reason I've to come to the forums, no? What I'm guessing is that you believe I should have a LiPo. I'd rather trust in a battery that has served well for years, and widely known to not actually heat up so much to cause a burn mark. Which I've heard more than once.