22-11-2011, 05:50 PM
Yep. I am inclined to agree with you Jason on the lower C ratings having the higher energy density. I think that is because with the higher C rated batteries, the extra weight and bulk is from carrying more electrode surface area in the cells to get higher discharges. The extra weight doesn't come from more Lipo juice. Same W/hr, higher weight, bigger size, bigger punch.
I'd wager a bet and say the batteries with smaller cell electrode surface area get hotter quicker too. Meaning 15-20C batteries will puff prematurely. I guess this is all fine if you have a power plant that plods along and is not trying to break the sound barrier with brute power.
I'd wager a bet and say the batteries with smaller cell electrode surface area get hotter quicker too. Meaning 15-20C batteries will puff prematurely. I guess this is all fine if you have a power plant that plods along and is not trying to break the sound barrier with brute power.