LiPo Cell Supplier UK - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: samsamm777
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 10:10:10 am
content: Does anyone know of a good LiPo supplier which ships to the UK, or is UK based? I want to be able to purchase LiPos in various dimensional sizes, capacities and shapes etc. All i can seem to find is hobbyist/RC/drone websites selling cells, but at silly prices.Image for reference, i dont mean to insult your intelligence by providing a picture of a lipo. haha.Any help is much appreciated.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 10:21:22 am
content: What capacity.form factor and quantity are you looking for? Random non specific enquiries will just get you random vague replies.

author: samsamm777
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 10:40:11 am
content: Quote from: beanflying on July 13, 2022, 10:21:22 amAs i said, im looking for a supplier who carries various form factors, and capacities. I dont have specific requirements, i just want to know a supplier who has a wide range of cells which i can choose from.My question was not random, nor non-specific. Ispecificallyasked for a supplier which carriesvarious sizes and capacities.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 11:03:24 am
content: And yet you choose to poo poo the likely largest non industrial quantity supplier with the most diverse range available that will sell you one cell for a price.In Oz we have several direct to user industrial battery suppliers and they are a lot more expensive than the hobby industry for one offs BUT they have a better range and will generally carry several name brands of cells with appropriate specs. I am sure the UK will have similar options but they will come at a price.Perhaps you should take a reality check a $2-3 cell no one is going to bend over to help you short of taking pot luck on Aliexpress or Evilbay.Better than zero backup and generally ok for getting an issue resolvedhttps://hobbyking.com/en_us/batteries-chargers/batteries/lipo.html

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 12:33:31 pm
content: So you don't want naff hobby suppliers.No worries, here's a professional one...https://uk.farnell.com/c/batteries-chargers/batteries-rechargeable?battery-technology=lithium-polymerI'm not sure you'll like the prices.

author: samsamm777
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 04:18:51 pm
content: While you two were wasting your time trying to be as pompous and as toxic as you can, i found this supplier which looks perfect for my needs.https://www.lipoly-battery.com/Thanks for the help! (or lack of)

author: jc101
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 05:26:24 pm
content: There is also Alpha Micro. Depending on your quantities they will get them custom made for you too.https://alphamicro.net/product-category/power/view-all-power/batteries/view-all-batteries

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2022, 11:27:53 pm
content: Quote from: samsamm777 on July 13, 2022, 04:18:51 pmI asked you a civil and sensible question and it was you who snapped back and acted like a pompous twit so you got a response in kind. Don't project your failings and hurt feelings on others!What you have 'found' is almost certainly not a manufacturer of cells but a RESELLER half way around the planet making packs. You may as well have stated I found Ali Express and go trawling there for Cells or Packs. Not a bad option but it won't be fast and it will come with risks of dud cells or packs before you get to the logistics of shipping Lithium cells around.