Newbie question on battery capacities

RXP-X · Dec 23, 2013

Hi, total newbie here after a bit of advice please.

I've just purchased a Foursevens Maelstrom MMU-X3 with their RC 26650 rated at 3900 mAh and smart charger.

My questions are these,

Can I buy a higher rated capacity RC battery such as a 5000mAh, charge it with the FS smart charger (same voltage 4.2v) and am I right in thinking a higher capacity batt would give me longer run times?

The higher capacity but same voltage batt should not cause the torch any operating issues?

Thanks in advance

Curious_character · Dec 23, 2013

You're correct on all counts. BUT. . . be aware that battery capacity claims are frequently inflated, sometimes grossly. It shouldn't be any surprise if a "5000 mAh" cell -- particularly an off-brand one -- actually gives you less run time and a shorter lifetime than the original cell.

c_c

RXP-X · Dec 23, 2013

Curious_character said:
You're correct on all counts. BUT. . . be aware that battery capacity claims are frequently inflated, sometimes grossly. It shouldn't be any surprise if a "5000 mAh" cell -- particularly an off-brand one -- actually gives you less run time and a shorter lifetime than the original cell.

c_c

Thanks Curious Character much appreciated :thumbsup:

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