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sl4ppy · 03-31-2014, 03:15 PM

Am I missing something or does Revo no longer off 6s 5000 as a single pack? I see they have a split pack, but I really don't want that.

http://www.store.revolectrix.com/Pro...ance-Connector

Raptorapture · 03-31-2014, 08:22 PM

I suspect that is due to the total watt hours being greater than 100 which is the max for shipping by air. I think you can still get it as one but how to ship is the question. BTW thanks for providing quick access while the site has been put on hold

hemp · 04-01-2014, 03:53 AM

Raptorapture is correct. Per IATA regulations (which Fedex and all other shippers I know of require compliance with) the maximum energy a Lithium ion battery may contain is 100Wh. For a 6S pack (22.2V nominal) that means the maximum capacity permitted is 4500mAh to stay under the 100Wh limit.

Rather than refuse to ship 6S packs larger than 4500mAh, Revolectrix came up with a split pack solution. It includes two extra short leads that aren't connected during shipping and a jumper used to connect them upon receipt. Once connected they stay that way, in theory there's no functional difference. But for shipping purposes it's considered two 11.1V packs (half the combustion energy).

The last time I ordered Revo packs wasn't that long ago and my order said split packs but I received normal 6S packs at 5000mAh and 5500mAh capacity. I'm not saying that's normal, just what my last experience was.

sl4ppy · 04-01-2014, 08:34 AM

Hmm, that sucks.. I just bough 5000 packs a month ago with no problem. :/

Are there 2 balance leads as well?

hemp · 04-01-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sl4ppy

Are there 2 balance leads as well?

No, just one. Balance leads are inherently not connected together, so there would be nothing to split.

03-31-2014, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
sl4ppy Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	Only split packs? Am I missing something or does Revo no longer off 6s 5000 as a single pack? I see they have a split pack, but I really don't want that. http://www.store.revolectrix.com/Pro...ance-Connector

04-01-2014, 03:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
hemp Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest	Raptorapture is correct. Per IATA regulations (which Fedex and all other shippers I know of require compliance with) the maximum energy a Lithium ion battery may contain is 100Wh. For a 6S pack (22.2V nominal) that means the maximum capacity permitted is 4500mAh to stay under the 100Wh limit. Rather than refuse to ship 6S packs larger than 4500mAh, Revolectrix came up with a split pack solution. It includes two extra short leads that aren't connected during shipping and a jumper used to connect them upon receipt. Once connected they stay that way, in theory there's no functional difference. But for shipping purposes it's considered two 11.1V packs (half the combustion energy). The last time I ordered Revo packs wasn't that long ago and my order said split packs but I received normal 6S packs at 5000mAh and 5500mAh capacity. I'm not saying that's normal, just what my last experience was. __________________ Team MikadoUSA

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03-31-2014, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raptorapture CHC Benefactor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore	I suspect that is due to the total watt hours being greater than 100 which is the max for shipping by air. I think you can still get it as one but how to ship is the question. BTW thanks for providing quick access while the site has been put on hold

04-01-2014, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
sl4ppy Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	Hmm, that sucks.. I just bough 5000 packs a month ago with no problem. :/ Are there 2 balance leads as well?

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