NeuEnergy Lipo Sizing Incorrect? - RC-Monster Forums

Sower · **NeuEnergy Lipo Sizing Incorrect? -** 11.05.2008, 02:02 PM

Have any of you guys had problems with the Neu batteries not matching the size stated on their website? I just ordered a 6s 4300 from them and the website stated it was 158mm long. So I contacted Mike about making a custom battery tray. Well, he did a great job as usual, except when I got my battery it was actualy 165mm!

Needless to say I'm a little bent that I spent over $50 on a battery tray that I can't use now. I've emailed Neu about the issue but haven't heard back from them yet.

bdebde · 11.05.2008, 04:21 PM

The 4300's I have (both 4s and 6s) fit perfect in my 160mm long battery trays. Perhaps they changed the construction or cells and have not updated dimensions IDK?

BrianG · 11.05.2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sower

...Needless to say I'm a little bent that I spent over $50 on a battery tray that I can't use now...

You could probably use them on another project. And if the tray is too long, you can put a piece of foam on either end to take up the slack, and would also provide a little extra cushion.

Sower · 11.05.2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

You could probably use them on another project. And if the tray is too long, you can put a piece of foam on either end to take up the slack, and would also provide a little extra cushion.

I suppose I could do that - however it still costs me another $50 to have a new one made since this one is too short for the battery. I would love to use this tray for another project but I can't afford that right now either

BrianG · 11.05.2008, 05:33 PM

What you could do is cut your short tray in half and attach it to the chassis so there is a gap in the middle. That would give you the length you need and not cost you any more.

Sower · 11.05.2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

What you could do is cut your short tray in half and attach it to the chassis so there is a gap in the middle. That would give you the length you need and not cost you any more.

Actually that's exactly what I had planned! That's pretty funny.

BrianG · 11.05.2008, 05:38 PM

I guess great minds do think alike!

Sower · 11.05.2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I guess great minds do think alike!

Coming from you, I'll take that as a compliment

BrianG · 11.05.2008, 05:40 PM

Well, I'm glad you didn't take it as an insult.

Sower · 11.05.2008, 05:41 PM

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Well, I'm glad you didn't take it as an insult.

Nice!

BL_RV0 · 11.05.2008, 09:22 PM

I thought the same thing. Does that count?

rschoi_75 · 11.05.2008, 09:34 PM

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing with my Neu lipos as well. I have two 3s 3900 packs and a lot of hard case lipos. The hard case lipos are as specified, but the 3900's were advertised at 135mm L, and are actually 145mm long. I was hoping to use these in a standard 6-cell battery tray, but no dice.

BL_RV0 · 11.05.2008, 10:11 PM

Protek 5s 4000 fit, FWIW.