School me on batteries

[ziontrain]

I need some new batteries for my CA MP5 - I bought one a year or so ago but I think my crappy charger might've borked it.

so, I need batteries and a charger - is there any point in going for a LiPo or should I stick to the old-school stuff? I am looking to pick up another AEG in the future (probably a G&G M4 or ARP9) if that makes a difference?

 

[AndyDynamic]

Treat well Lipos are superior to NiMH and have a longer life span with more reliability.

Don't go cheap on the charger if you can, I highly recommend chargers by Sky RC : https://www.modelsport.co.uk/skyrc-s60-ac-charger-60w-6a/rc-car-products/395139

I have one that has double charging so it can balance 2 Lipos at once - and it can also storage charge the batteries for long periods of down time.

Honestly the simple plug in chargers with a red/green light on them will crap on your Lipos after a short time and aren't safe.

 

[Adolf Hamster]

^very sensible advice that