Battery Padding
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Battery Padding
I'm setting up two of my gassers with the VPX 1100 cells. I'm going to run two separate packs and switches going to my 9 channel 2.4 gig reciever. The reciever will accept two power leads so I think this will work out well. I used to run one battery pack and switch, but over the years I've become to feel that a little redunency is not a bad thing especially when there is such a small weight penalty. I've been wrapping my recievers and batteries with the foam made for that purpose from a major rc manufacturer. The only problem is that after about 6 months or so the foam starts to deteriorate and crumble. I don't want to use something that won't protect from vibration but would really like to move away from the crumbling foam. I'm sure there are plenty of good ideas out there. Would you mind sharing??? Also does anyone know how these A123 batteries hold up in about 25 degree weather??? Thanks.... Bill
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At least one of those throw pillows on the wifes/girlfriends couch is made of foam.
The new temperpidic pillows foam should make an excelent shock absorber.
A large pair of sharp scissors cuts 3 to 4 inch thick foam near perfectly.
The new temperpidic pillows foam should make an excelent shock absorber.
A large pair of sharp scissors cuts 3 to 4 inch thick foam near perfectly.
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At least one of those throw pillows on the wifes/girlfriends couch is made of foam.
The new temperpidic pillows foam should make an excelent shock absorber.
A large pair of sharp scissors cuts 3 to 4 inch thick foam near perfectly.
At least one of those throw pillows on the wifes/girlfriends couch is made of foam.
The new temperpidic pillows foam should make an excelent shock absorber.
A large pair of sharp scissors cuts 3 to 4 inch thick foam near perfectly.
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RE: Battery Padding
Thanks guys, for the information. I guess I will be looking for some furniture foam like PE mentioned and how to cut it up like the rest of you mentioned.
Truckracer, I may have exaggerated slightly on how fast this stuff deteriorates but trust me there are no chemicals around my house or the field that would effect the Dubro foam. I've been replacing this stuff for over 10 years and just decided there must be something better out there.... Thanks again everyone..... Bill
Truckracer, I may have exaggerated slightly on how fast this stuff deteriorates but trust me there are no chemicals around my house or the field that would effect the Dubro foam. I've been replacing this stuff for over 10 years and just decided there must be something better out there.... Thanks again everyone..... Bill