Blog

A 6-volt battery is made up of a collection of four larger cells, usually D batteries with 1.5V per cell. This composition means 6-v batteries offer more space for energy storage and thicker plates for sturdiness increasing their longevity.

Most 6-volt batteries are also deep-cycled to maximise their capacity to store and discharge energy which makes them great for those with a limited or specific budget. They are extremely popular with motorists and electricians alike because they extend the cycle of charging and discharging.

What Makes 6-Volt Batteries a Better Energy Source Option?

Due to its components and construction, 6-volt batteries have a higher voltage capacity, longer usability plus a slower discharge rate. This is because the battteries are typically used as pairs wired in a series which make a 12-volt power supply. This is the standard energy rate to power up a number of electrical devices. Wiring batteries in a series gives the user higher

As the UK’s leading supplier of airsoft batteries, Vapextech understand the importance of maintaining your gun to guarantee the best performance.

Airsoft guns are in an investment that you will want to look after properly, so it can be enjoyed for years to come. If your gun malfunctions due to poor care or wears out prematurely, this is unnecessary and completely avoidable. Keeping your gun clean and well maintained is also crucial with regards to safety and preventing accidents.

For our latest blog, Vapextech has put together some handy maintenance instructions to ensure your gun remains in working order.

4 Steps to Essential Gun Maintenance

1. Cleaning the Barrel - Occasionally you will need to clean your airsoft guns barrel. This is often an indication your BBs are deviating v

Automatic electric guns (AEG’s) run on batteries to function, but choosing the wrong ones can cause the device to die if incorrect.

Here at Vapextech, we are the leading providers of 9.6v batteries and other products, which can be used for airsoft AEG's.

Considerations for AEG Batteries

For our latest blog, we will focus on the sort of batteries that work best for airsoft guns and important considerations when making your purchase.

Battery Connector -
Firstly you should look at the way your battery connects to the gun, as this can make or break whether the battery is compatible. Everything else makes the battery 'optimal' for your automatic electric gun, but if the connection is not right, it simply won't connect.

Deans (T Connector) -
The mini Tamiya connector is the most common battery connecter as it is small and comes with the majority of airsoft guns.
The standard Tamiya connector is found on o

While charging 6v batteries is no different than charging any other voltage batteries, you will need to ensure that you are using the correct charger.

As a specialist supplier of 6-volt batteries, Vapextech understands the importance of choosing and maintaining your batteries to utilise their maximum lifespan.

One example of correct charging is using a suitable lead-acid charger for a 6-volt lead-acid battery which is used for marine vessels or recreational vehicles.

For nickel or lithium-based batteries used for power cordless tools, they must be charged using a charger designed specifically for this chemical base.

6 Steps to Effective Battery Charging

Here is our simple 6-step guide to effectively charging 6-volt batteries -

1. Chemical Base of the Battery - First,

The laws governing on the flying of drones have been updated within the past 12 months, and if you haven't had a chance to read them, we have got you covered here at Vapextech.

We have put together a recap of existing laws and the updates which came into effect in November 2019, to ensure you have confidence in remaining a responsible drone user.

The Latest Drone Laws

Owners of drones that weigh 250 grams or more will be required to register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with drone pilots required to take an online safety test. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to fines of up to £1000.

Fixed penalty notices will also be attached to the following offences -

• Not producing registration documentation, and/or proof of registration for drones over 250g, at the request of a police constable.
• Not producing evidence of any other relevant permissions required

Choosing the right batteries for your radio control car is based on a number variables such as cost, connector, compatibility and dimensions. 

Here at Vapextech, we understand the importance of investing in the best batteries for your model, which is why we have put together this handy guide to all the factors mentioned above.

Cost
If your model has a battery included, it is often selected by the manufacturer for a balance of performance, weight and production cost. Some enthusiasts will want to buy batteries for their own financial needs.
A number of smaller capacity batteries are often cheaper, which gives you the same combined runtime of a larger capacity battery whilst avoiding the higher price and often additional weight.

Connector Type
You will need to check which connector type your ESC or current battery is shipped with. If you need any

Here at Vapextech, we are one of the leading suppliers of LiPo Batteries, which have a variety of uses.

For our latest blog, we are going to talk you through the internal structure of your LiPo battery, to give you a better understanding of how they work.

What is the Internal Structure of LiPo Batteries?

If you open up a LiPo battery pouch cell, you will find the following -

A long piece of thin white plastic microporous film, with the thin lithium carbon-coated aluminium and copper anode and cathode electrodes laminated in an alternating pattern on both the front and backside of the polymer separator film.
The long film (which is over 7 feet long for 5000 mAh cell) is folded back and forth upon itself resulting in an alternating anode/cathode stacking with the continuous thin layer of polymer separator in between

 If you are considering updating the look of your garden as spring approaches, it is a great opportunity to use solar light batteries from Vapextech.

For our latest blog we are going to explain more about how solar light batteries work, and their benefits for your garden.

Why Should I Replace My Solar Batteries?

If you already have solar batteries employed in your garden, here are some suggestions of when they will need to be replaced.
One of the most common reasons that garden solar lights stop working, is because their rechargeable batteries have worn out.
Rechargeable batteries for your solar lights draw energy from a solar panel which converts sunlight into power that will charge batteries - which in turn, powers your light.

We would recommend replacing the batteries in your solar lights every 12 months or two years. Almost all garden solar

LiPo batteries are mainly used for drones and other radio-controlled devices which require extra care for storage.

Here at Vapextech, we understand the importance of getting the best out of your batteries, which is why we are sharing some handy tips to store your LiPo batteries in our latest blog.

Using LiPo Storage Bags Effectively

LiPo batteries contain very reactive chemicals in them (which produces more power), meaning they need to be handled gently and treated with the utmost care.

To start, you can insulate the leads which can be as simple as putting a rubber cap or some electrical tape on all of the leads which includes balance leads and the main power leads.
You want to at least have a LiPo storage bag (which is fire-retardant), which will give you a little more time to react but won't completely stifle the flames.

Guidelines for Storing LiPo Batteries

Choosing the right battery for your model car comes down to four factors - cost, connector, compatibility and dimensions.
For our latest blog, we are going to explore these options and explain them in greater detail.

Here at Vapextech, we specialise in Airsoft 9.6v batteries that are equipped with high capacity cells for longer running times which ensure that our batteries are long-lasting.

Four Factors when Choosing Batteries

Cost - Some models have the batteries included which can be selected by the manufacturer with the aim to balance performance, weight and production cost. Many enthusiasts though choose to buy their own batteries. Smaller capacity batteries are often cheaper, but you can't always guarantee consistent performance. We would recommend Airsoft batteries,