Vapextech Receiver RX AA Pack 2500mAh 6v Nimh Instants - Flat Configuration - Futaba Connector

Why not treat your model to a brand new INSTANT battery pack.

Instant rechargeable packs are manufactured from cells that have a much lower self discharge rate than normal Nimh cells. Because of this you will find that these battery packs when left for a while will not need as much charging that a conventional pack would.

If you want to recharge your batteries after some use you only charge what you have used. You don't waste extra time and cost charging batteries that have just let their power drain away.

Instant packs do have some power in them when new however it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that all RC battery packs are charged fully and tested prior to use in RC Models.

Please Note - The battery pack you receive will not have the printed label as shown in the photo. I can assure you though that the packs are constructed from genuine Vapextech Instant Cells.

Specifications

Made from 5 x AA 2500mAh Nimh Cells

Dimensions - 72mm x 52mm x 15mm
Weight : 150g
Capacity : 2500mAh

Fitting : This battery pack is fitted with a Futaba plug

At 6 months About 80% of charge is held
At 12 months About 70% of charge is held (A normal NiMH pack would be empty)

Charging Advice

I have been using both the Vapextech standard Nimh packs and the low self discharge Instants in my own model aircraft and transmitter for many years and they have served me well during that time.
My own preferred method of charging is to use a Voltage Peak Detect charger which can both fast charge the pack and then automatically cut off when the pack is fully charged. I tend to charge the 9.6v, 6v and 4.8v AA size packs at 700mA and the 6v and 4.8v AAA packs at 400mA. I find these rates to be a good balance between fast charging while also not putting the cells under too much stress. The result of this has been that my battery packs have a good long lifespan and I've never had any failures at all.

Alternatively you can use a plug in the wall trickle charger however the charge rate should not be greater than 75mA. If a charge rate higher than this is used there is the possibility of the battery continuing to be charged up even when it is in a fully charged state. The battery cannot then vent off the same energy being put into it and the cells will get hot which can then cause them to be damaged.

This is why I personally always use a Voltage Peak detect charger and it also has the added benefit of displaying the amount of charge that has been put into a battery pack, plus they generally also have a cycle function that discharges the pack to a safe level and then puts a full charge into it again.

About me

As I've already said I have been flying RC model aircraft and gliders for over 36 years and this little Ebay business is a good way to subsidise my hobby and especially my unhealthy addiction to fast gliders. Being a modeller I also know the sort of service that you expect so I will always send out any orders practically as soon as I receive them (there's a Post Box just 20m away) and if you ever have a problem or need a little advice I'm always happy to help as best I can.

I hope you've found that information helpful and I look forward to supplying my batteries to you.

David Elam