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Model batteries are an essential part of any radio controlled model enthusiasts festive season. Whether young or old, the countdown is on to the time of year when new model vehicles are unleashed!

Imagine getting that dream radio controlled model plane, helicopter or drone but not being able to enjoy it due to a lack of battery power. It could lead to a lot of frustration and disappointment, but here at Vapextech we have the model batteries to ensure your Christmas is cleared for take-off!

No radio controlled car or buggy should have to remain in its packaging while all the other toys and gifts get powered up and played with. Vapextech has the battery power to ensure any vehicle will be burning rubber around the garden in no time!

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When you buy model batteries from Vapextech you can be confident that

6v batteries are the lynchpin to controlling your radio operated model. The ability to turn the transmitted radio waves into the actions which make your radio control model vehicle start, stop and move. All rely on 6v batteries. So how does this all work?

We live in a world surrounded by radio waves. Transmitting and broadcasting entertainment, music, pictures, conversations, and information around the globe, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

On a local level, radio waves transmit instructions to devices around our home; a remote-controlled garage door, for example. When you place your baby into his or her cot and switch on the baby monitor, you are relying on radio technology. Not all of these devices use 6v batteries, but your radio controlled

Solar light batteries are perfect for powering lighting in your garden. Now that we have passed the Autumn Equinox the nights are drawing in. This month the clocks change and it gets darker in the evening. Garden lights can make pathways, patios and steps around your home visible when you return home from work or school.

Solar Light Batteries to Illuminate Your Garden

Solar light batteries from Vapextech come fully charged and ready to use. Simply take out of the packaging and put them into your solar lights. Place the lighting around your garden or outside space and enjoy!

Autumnal events like Halloween or Bonfire Night bring family and friends together. Perhaps you are going to have a party?
It’s a perfect time of year to set up a spooky trail for children and their friends with garden solar lights to light the way. The whizz, bang and crackle of fireworks o

Batteries and featured products from Vapextech are a small selection of our battery products displayed on the home page of our website. They are popular products and ones which we think are particularly useful to our customers.

Choose Batteries and Chargers from our Featured Products List

Standard Batteries – It’s easy to take AA and AAA batteries for granted but they are essential for everything from your TV remote control, to toys and torches. Featured batteries are the 4 x AA 2900mAh Rechargeable batteries and 4 x AAA 1100mAh Rechargeable batteries.

Battery Chargers – Essential charging equipment to keep your batteries fully powered is available to buy online. Our featured chargers are a Fast

When you need 6v rechargeable batteries to control your radio-controlled vehicle, Vapextech has a fantastic variety to choose from. Desert trucks, buggy’s, monster trucks and short course racers are all reliant upon batteries to keep them under control, even if the engine is powered by a different fuel source. So how does this work?

A Wide Choice of 6v Rechargeable Batteries to Buy Online

There is an enormous choice of radio-controlled cars, trucks and buggy’s on the market. From smaller recreational cars at the entry level to the more serious racing enthusiast and club member, the variety is enormous! Top end models can be nitro or petrol fuelled. They are built from robust and complex components. At a ratio of 1:5, 1:6, or 1:8 of their full sized and real life counterparts, the specifications are impressive. With gearing, shock absorbers, a sophisticated steering sys

Make sure your next Airsoft skirmish is powered by Vapextech 7.4v batteries! When in the thick of the competition you need a power cell you can rely upon and here at Vapextech we stock a wide range of batteries to keep you in the game!

Airsoft Skirmishing Power with 7.4v Batteries

Airsoft 7.4V 2600mAh 25C LiPo is a 7.4v battery which is designed to fit into the crane stock of your airsoft gun. There are several types of mechanisms to power airsoft pistols, rifles and other types of airsoft guns. A popular choice of airsoft guns nowadays is the AEG. These are Airsoft Electric Guns which are replicas of machine guns, typically like the easily recognisible AK47. Airsoft skirmishers get the capability to fire a single shot or automatic rapid repetitive fire in a quick blast when the trigger is pressed

Vapextech stock a vast choice of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers for a number of uses from garden solar lights, airsoft shooting and radio controlled models. When you need to recharge AA or AAA batteries quickly the Vapextech 8 Bay Charger is the solution for you!   

Efficient Battery Charging from the Vapextech 8 Bay Charger

What makes the Vapextech 8 Bay Chargers so good? Well the reviews on the product page speak for themselves with a fantastic 5 stars being awarded. Speed and efficiency of charge are the key benefits of this piece of equipment. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose this impressive piece of battery charging equipment.

• It will only take 1 to 5 hours for AA/AAA batteries to be charged.
• So versatile that you can charge AA and AAA batteries simultaneously.
• The negative delta V cut off

Get the most out of your garden this summer with solar light batteries for your garden solar lights. Rechargeable batteries from Vapextech will cast a gentle light over your garden so that you can enjoy time outdoors for longer.

Enjoy Summertime with Solar Light Batteries

The summer is a time for barbecues and relaxing outside in the garden with family and friends. There are many kinds of solar lights for use in the garden available from home improvement stores and to buy online. They can be used to gently illuminate lawn and back yard areas in the evening while you are socialising. They have a practical use for lighting pathways and borders and can brighten patio and garden steps to avoid trip hazards. Operating independently they use solar power to charge their batteries during the daylight so you can use them once the sun has started to set in the evening.

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Lipo batteries can be confusing. There are many different types of capacities for different purposes, and certain ways of storing and recharging them. In order to help you choose the right battery, and know a bit more about them in general, here is our guide to Lipo batteries.

The benefits of Lipo batteries

Lipo batteries are a lot more lightweight compared to batteries such as NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) or NiCd (nickel cadmium) batteries. They also hold more power than their counterparts, and have higher discharge rates. Unfortunately though, Lipo batteries have a very sensitive chemical balance, and therefore need to be stored properly to avoid possible punctures.

Storing your Lipo batteries

Due to Lipo batteries having a delicate chemical balance, it is very important that they are stored correctly for maximum usage and safety. Ideally they should

6v batteries are used in a variety of products that you may want to use over the summer holidays with your family. Here are some seasonal uses for our 6v batteries. These batteries are also rechargeable, meaning that you get value for money with your purchase from us.

6v batteries and camping

If you are going on a camping holiday over the summer, our 6v batteries are able to power camping lanterns to ensure you have long lasting lighting. They can also be used inside flashlights if you would like to go exploring at night over the holidays, or simply want to be safety conscious when walking around your campsite.

6v batteries and RC models

The summer holidays are