[mizlplix]

I think what we call unethical practices, they call good business.(for them)

I am never going to trust a Chinese deal again. After 4 from 4 different companies and 4 poor results for me.

I might buy Chinese made goods, BUT they will come from an American company, who I can at least understand because translating software is not required.

AND they have the goods in hand, inside the USA.


Miz

[MemphisPapa]

I finally had a good day. My batteries cleared customs and I was able to pick them up today. I tested all the batteries. Most of them are 3.0V or a little better (the best was 3.11V). There are nine of them that are less than 2.9V and four of them at 2.77V to 2.78V. I suppose they will balance when i charge them with my BMS the first time? None of the boxes were marked as containing batteries. The customs declaration only showed half the value I paid. The MSDS that was suspect in HK showed that the capacity was only 900mAH. Looks like I'll have something to do this weekend.
Thanks everyone for the support.

[DIYguy]

Originally Posted by mizlplix

I think what we call unethical practices, they call good business.(for them)

I am never going to trust a Chinese deal again. After 4 from 4 different companies and 4 poor results for me.

I might buy Chinese made goods, BUT they will come from an American company, who I can at least understand because translating software is not required.

AND they have the goods in hand, inside the USA.


Miz

Sorry I missed it....did u get screwed out of batteries??

[alvin]

Hi Doug

Glad to hear the good news. I know that was stressful on you.

Mine are still in the boxes. I am prepping the car for paint.


Alvin

[Tedktis]

Wow! I am really tempted to just buy lead acids here in the states. Maybe when they go bad in 2- 3 years there will be a better and more consistent supply as well as getting their other sh!t together. Sorry you had to go thru all that. Appreciate the info.

Is there anywhere I can see the 100 ah lithium and purchase them for a good price??? Me no speaky Chineez yet, although that could change.... wasn't O'bama born in Hong Kong? Hehe!!!

[ricklearned]

Originally Posted by alvin

Hi Doug

Glad to hear the good news. I know that was stressful on you.

Mine are still in the boxes. I am prepping the car for paint.


Alvin

You are a better man than I am, Gungha Din.
I couldn't stand seeing them just sitting there in boxes. So I am driving my car around town in primer grey. Who says primer isn't paint. LOL

[onegreenev]

Most of the folks that got screwed purchased from American companies and not the Chinese companies. Go figure. There are plenty of Cells in the US that you can actually go buy and pick up yourself. If you go yourself you guarantee you will get them. Actually most folks who are selling them are actually selling them and delivering them. That is good news. There will be plenty of the CALB Grey Cells to be had too.

From the reports coming in they are providing pretty good performance power as well as capacity. All good.

You will soon want lithium after a bit of time on the lead sled. I give lead 2 years reasonable use for the life. Giving much more is not really an option. They start to loose performance from day one. The discharge curve sucks and your distance sucks even more. They do work. I built my first with lead. UGG.

Pete

[Tedktis]

Originally Posted by onegreenev

Most of the folks that got screwed purchased from American companies and not the Chinese companies. Go figure. There are plenty of Cells in the US that you can actually go buy and pick up yourself. If you go yourself you guarantee you will get them. Actually most folks who are selling them are actually selling them and delivering them. That is good news. There will be plenty of the CALB Grey Cells to be had too.

From the reports coming in they are providing pretty good performance power as well as capacity. All good.

You will soon want lithium after a bit of time on the lead sled. I give lead 2 years reasonable use for the life. Giving much more is not really an option. They start to loose performance from day one. The discharge curve sucks and your distance sucks even more. They do work. I built my first with lead. UGG.

Pete

Any advice on where to go? I'm on the east coast, near Tenessee. I don't mind a road trip, as long as the merchandise is there.

[onegreenev]

Check with Rickard in MO. He has the Grey CALB's for sale. That is the only place close to you that I know about or here on the west coast at the US warehouse in LA.

[Tedktis]

Originally Posted by onegreenev

Check with Rickard in MO. He has the Grey CALB's for sale. That is the only place close to you that I know about or here on the west coast at the US warehouse in LA.

Jack Rickard? He is 11 hrs away and expensive. I think he only sells 100 ah, which I want, but not at that price. I could live with 40 ah at a fair price. They have them in UT I believe. I guess I should start carrying them! How does one become a distributor?