Why are my batteries getting hot?

[What's_nitro?]

Gremlins...

Count yourself lucky on the tenergy's - the 7cell 4200s I bought were the worst packs I've ever had. They might make some good packs, but something about their consistency is whacko- few get decent useable packs, most get near worthless packs that way fail to live up to rating and die after a short lifespan.

[wevie]

Originally Posted by Duster_360

Count yourself lucky on the tenergy's - the 7cell 4200s I bought were the worst packs I've ever had. They might make some good packs, but something about their consistency is whacko- few get decent useable packs, most get near worthless packs that way fail to live up to rating and die after a short lifespan.

I am aware of the crap battery packs that are run in the truck. But, as stated, I buy them six or more at a time, hand them to the kids, and let them beat the snot out of them. If they burn them up, I am not out any $$$. When I bash with the kids, I let them run my LiPos.

I have three boys, ages 5, 10, and 15. They all have electric stadium trucks. The older boys have rusty's with MM5700's and the youngest has a stock Raven (picked it up CHEAP, slightly used). Supplying them all with decent LiPo packs and crossing my fingers that they don't abuse them would be silly.