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soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 01:21 PM
I've got an ICS MP5 A4, and I've just upgraded the spring, so I need a stronger battery (9.6v instead of 8.4v). I'm looking at new batteries, and I found a few that I want your input on. Which of the following do you think I should get?

1. http://www.evike.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=BATTERY_96V_3000&Category_Code=Battery_LargeType

2. http://www.evike.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=BATTERY_019&Category_Code=Battery_LargeType

3. http://www.evike.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=Battery_030&Category_Code=Battery_LargeType
browning
05-23-2006, 01:46 PM
It is up to you. Are you looking for a battery that will last an entire weekend or just a day? Do you want NiCD or NiMH?

Also just a heads up, Evike is not a good site to order from. It is in close relation to Airsplat (which isn't a good thing because Airsplat received an F rating from the BBB) in terms of customer service and actually getting the order to you on time :).
soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 01:52 PM
well, I also would like to know this-about how long does 1800mah last? 3000mah? 3300mah?
DarkPanther176
05-23-2006, 02:02 PM
I heard for a stock AEG that every Mah is worth about 2 shoots, so for say a 1800MaH Bat. would last about 3600 shoots. I could be worng tho
browning
05-23-2006, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by DarkPanther176
I heard for a stock AEG that every Mah is worth about 2 shoots, so for say a 1800MaH Bat. would last about 3600 shoots. I could be worng tho

1MAh is equivalent to about 1 shot in a stock AEG, so you can expect to get around 1800 shots out of a battery with 1800MAh, and it would be eqivalent to about a day's worth or more of shooting. 3000-3300MAh batteries you can expect to last for an entire weekend.
soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 02:10 PM
Ah... gotcha. How long do these types of batteries take to charge? Chances are, I'd be able to charge them daily.
SpecialOp7
05-23-2006, 02:21 PM
it completely depends on what charger you use.
soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 02:33 PM
Will I need a new charger for a new battery? (A stronger charger?)
soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 02:37 PM
Oh wait, never mind.

So, as I'll be able to charge the battery daily, mah is not an issue. Which of the 3 battery types (the 3 I posted earlier) do you think I should get?
SpecialOp7
05-23-2006, 03:05 PM
i would go with a 3300, but they do cost more...
soldieroffortune
05-23-2006, 03:11 PM
You think so? How are Matrix's batteries?
browning
05-23-2006, 05:57 PM
Originally posted by soldieroffortune
Oh wait, never mind.

So, as I'll be able to charge the battery daily, mah is not an issue. Which of the 3 battery types (the 3 I posted earlier) do you think I should get?

While I do not recommend you purchase the batteries from Evike, the first two batteries-3000MAh & 3300MAh-seem to be the best choice. I also looked further into both batteries and noticed that they are both NiMH, which means that you can not charge them on your standard 4 hour "quick charger." I suggest that you purchase a charger like this:

http://www.airsoftarms.com/viewproductdetail.php?ProdID=5712

It can charge both NiCD and NiMH batteries and will do it much faster than your average 4 hour wall charger.