Battery problem

[wombat]

Hi Guys,
I had a crash a few months ago and I have been flying since rotating batteries, today I noticed that the batt that I crashed with has a gap, could I just push this back together or would it be safer to get another battery ?
see pic

 

[Pushpak]

Hi Guys,
I had a crash a few months ago and I have been flying since rotating batteries, today I noticed that the batt that I crashed with has a gap, could I just push this back together or would it be safer to get another battery ?
see pic

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It looks like the outer casing for the cells has come off slightly and might not affect, but personally I wouldn't take a chance and instead get a new battery.

 

[Jenee]

Hi Guys,
I had a crash a few months ago and I have been flying since rotating batteries, today I noticed that the batt that I crashed with has a gap, could I just push this back together or would it be safer to get another battery ?
see pic

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I would never reuse a battery that has been in a crash. I have actually seen lipos taken out of crashed RC models that looked far better than yours does and they have later started smoking and burning. I think you should consider yourself lucky.

 

[SAINT]

Ask www.dronesdirect.co.uk

They might be able to fix and test it as well.

 

[wombat]

Thanks guys for your feedback, I thought you might save me $149 but as you all agree that I should get a new one, that was my thinking in the first place, best to be on the safe side and get a new one and get rid of this one.

 

[Spanishcop]

You can get a new battery for $89 and some places have coupons for $10 off.

 

[Spanishcop]

Adorama on eBay had a special for %15 off only on eBay which brought to around $75 if I recall correctly. I bought my 4th battery through them.

 

[wombat]

You can get a new battery for $89 and some places have coupons for $10 off.

Is that us$?

 

[Spanishcop]

Yes

 

[wombat]

thank guys, but I live in Australia and shipping cost are over the top, some US dealers do not ship to Aust

 

[Kilrah]

We're on an international site, prices people state are usually always US$ unless stated otherwise. Translate to your currency or environment as needed.

 

[wombat]

We're on an international site, prices people state are usually always US$ unless stated otherwise. Translate to your currency or environment as needed.

Translated to AUS the 89$ one is 118 plus shipping