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I've been running a few brands of lipo batteries to get experience with each. The only brand that I'll never buy again is SMC.
Today my SMC 5000 mah, 90C 6S lipo cut out in a rig 5mins after running and batt was fully charged. I pulled it and it was swole and busting out of the hard case. Charger won't even recognize it when i plug it in to discharge it. I also have an SMC 5000 mah, 90C, 4S that my son runs. While he was running his today his power was greatly reduced 15mins into the run, but would oddly still run. I figured LVC but it still had 30% charge on it.
I also have HRB, Zeee, gensacearespammers Lipos and all treated equally and have had no issues with any of those brands.
The SMC lipos are the newest Lipos I have. Won't buy that brand again.
Update 1/21/20:
I've been emailing Danny with SMC and they are sending me a replacement pack for the one i confirmed had a single faulty cell.
I'm glad to find a company that backs up their warranty claims. It's always good for the hobby to have these companies. it's easier to buy when you know if something goes wrong you'll have support. ??
I'll update again once i receive and run the Lipo. ?
Update 01/27/20:
Received the replacement Lipo from SMC and balance charged. Original charge, as received, all 6 cells were around 3.8v. I have run 2 cycles and so far all is well.
Today my SMC 5000 mah, 90C 6S lipo cut out in a rig 5mins after running and batt was fully charged. I pulled it and it was swole and busting out of the hard case. Charger won't even recognize it when i plug it in to discharge it. I also have an SMC 5000 mah, 90C, 4S that my son runs. While he was running his today his power was greatly reduced 15mins into the run, but would oddly still run. I figured LVC but it still had 30% charge on it.
I also have HRB, Zeee, gensacearespammers Lipos and all treated equally and have had no issues with any of those brands.
The SMC lipos are the newest Lipos I have. Won't buy that brand again.
Update 1/21/20:
I've been emailing Danny with SMC and they are sending me a replacement pack for the one i confirmed had a single faulty cell.
I'm glad to find a company that backs up their warranty claims. It's always good for the hobby to have these companies. it's easier to buy when you know if something goes wrong you'll have support. ??
I'll update again once i receive and run the Lipo. ?
Update 01/27/20:
Received the replacement Lipo from SMC and balance charged. Original charge, as received, all 6 cells were around 3.8v. I have run 2 cycles and so far all is well.
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