Batteries in the cold...

Silverthorn · February 8th, 2009, 15:37

Yesterday I played a game in a cold place. It was between 0 and -4 or so.

My 8.4V NiMh 1400 maH stick-type batteries gave up after 100 rnds each.

The ROF was very slow and all of sudden no more power.

What type of batteries are better in the cold? Is it a question of NiCa vs NiMh, quality of the battery (my batts are of basic quality), etc...

Thanks. I want to know what I need to survive the next games with my gun fully functionnal!

ancorp · February 8th, 2009, 15:42

What brand are your batteries? Were they Tenergy by any chance?

Silverthorn · February 8th, 2009, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancorp

What brand are your batteries? Were they Tenergy by any chance?

yep tenergy.

TokyoSeven · February 8th, 2009, 17:42

I do believe Nicad batteries function a little bit better in the cold.

byblos · February 8th, 2009, 17:44

lol nice, i have 2x 8.4V 1400mAh Tenergy stick batteries, 1 of them works no problem, the other one quits after 30 rounds in -10 temperature.

ancorp · February 8th, 2009, 17:45

I find tenergy to be such crap...

Styrak · February 8th, 2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverthorn

yep tenergy.

Tenergy batteries are shit.

Buy new batteries, it wasn't because of the cold.

The Acer · February 8th, 2009, 20:32

LOL tenergy, i was doing work to my ICS M4 and was test firering, and the battery started to react and leaked, melted my full stock and screwed my battery.
YEP Tenergy is crap

Tankdude · February 8th, 2009, 20:49

http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?sid=1466837

nuff said

KND · February 8th, 2009, 21:05

How about Intellect 9.6 V 1400 mah ? I play last game like -15 Cº and it won't last long more than 300 round and them dead. Lucky, I brought my Lipo battery and it last long the whole day.

HaloSix4 · February 8th, 2009, 21:19

I use a FireFox 9.7V 1500MAH no prob in the cold, get around 2000-2300 shots

byblos · February 9th, 2009, 13:40

i also have a 8.4V 3600mAh Tenergy battery pack,works great at any temperature.

FOX_111 · February 9th, 2009, 13:48

Sanio cells, NiCad batteries. I did 3 winters with 2 small ones. One was 8.4v and the other a 9.6v. Never had problem. Each would last a full day or at worst, half a day in my stock G36c.

IMO, they are the best batteries for the price.

Donster · February 9th, 2009, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by TokyoSeven

I do believe Nicad batteries function a little bit better in the cold.

and you can discharge them without damaging the battery

(i found that out the hard way, with regards to NiMH batteries

)

damage · February 9th, 2009, 15:06

Ni-Cad battery works better in dropping temp. Second would be Li-Po

Ni-Mh Battery sux balls in the cold.

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February 8th, 2009, 15:37	#1
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	Batteries in the cold... Yesterday I played a game in a cold place. It was between 0 and -4 or so. My 8.4V NiMh 1400 maH stick-type batteries gave up after 100 rnds each. The ROF was very slow and all of sudden no more power. What type of batteries are better in the cold? Is it a question of NiCa vs NiMh, quality of the battery (my batts are of basic quality), etc... Thanks. I want to know what I need to survive the next games with my gun fully functionnal! __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists)

February 8th, 2009, 15:42	#2
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	What brand are your batteries? Were they Tenergy by any chance? __________________

February 8th, 2009, 17:42	#4
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I do believe Nicad batteries function a little bit better in the cold. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

February 8th, 2009, 17:44	#5
byblos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlottetown PEI	lol nice, i have 2x 8.4V 1400mAh Tenergy stick batteries, 1 of them works no problem, the other one quits after 30 rounds in -10 temperature. __________________ Armory: -Primary: Upgraded CYMA AKs74u -Side Arm: KJW Sig Sauer P226

February 8th, 2009, 17:45	#6
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	I find tenergy to be such crap... __________________

February 8th, 2009, 20:32	#8
The Acer Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leduc AB	LOL tenergy, i was doing work to my ICS M4 and was test firering, and the battery started to react and leaked, melted my full stock and screwed my battery. YEP Tenergy is crap

February 8th, 2009, 20:49	#9
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?sid=1466837 nuff said

February 8th, 2009, 21:05	#10
KND * AV revoked * Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downtown Montreal	How about Intellect 9.6 V 1400 mah ? I play last game like -15 Cº and it won't last long more than 300 round and them dead. Lucky, I brought my Lipo battery and it last long the whole day. __________________

February 8th, 2009, 21:19	#11
HaloSix4 aka Halo64 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omemee, ON	I use a FireFox 9.7V 1500MAH no prob in the cold, get around 2000-2300 shots

February 9th, 2009, 13:40	#12
byblos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlottetown PEI	i also have a 8.4V 3600mAh Tenergy battery pack,works great at any temperature. __________________ Armory: -Primary: Upgraded CYMA AKs74u -Side Arm: KJW Sig Sauer P226

February 9th, 2009, 13:48	#13
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Sanio cells, NiCad batteries. I did 3 winters with 2 small ones. One was 8.4v and the other a 9.6v. Never had problem. Each would last a full day or at worst, half a day in my stock G36c. IMO, they are the best batteries for the price. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

February 9th, 2009, 15:06	#15
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	Ni-Cad battery works better in dropping temp. Second would be Li-Po Ni-Mh Battery sux balls in the cold.

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