Is 14s5p or 14s4p better

[zippy500]

I was looking at the cost of batteries for my build

I was looking 14s5p (2400MAH) @ 14ah approx, but I was looking at the higher capacity batteries 3400Mah so I could build the same pack@ 14s4P pack. The cost of the batteries works out more less the same (75 cells and 56 cells)

so what would the better option be ? obviously the 4p pack will be lighter, any real benefit to a 14s5p?


Is this a good site to buy the cells from:
https://eu.nkon.nl/

or any other recommended site?

Thanks

 

[ScooterMan101]

From all that I have read, the higher capacity 3400 Mah batteries need to be operated at less amp draw's .
For anyone living in the overly restricted countries that limit you to 250-500 watts that would not be a problem. since you are operating / your controller is operating at apx 15 amps.

For anyone in the world that has more realistic power limits in regards to the motors for a bicycle , we would / the battery packs would be better off being at least 4p and for many people 5 p.

Someone here on E.S. that tested the new GA cells ( 3400-3500 Mah per cell) stated that when he tested them that the batteries in the middle of the pack got hot when he put more than 5 amp per cell into them even though they are rated at 6 amps per cell.
That means for a 4p pack you/battery pack would be Ok/good if your controller/display only uses up to 20 amps from the controller,
and
for a 5 p pack 25 amps .

That is why you see some vendor's that sell battery packs , list higher power packs and lower power/higher range packs.

I was looking at the cost of batteries for my build

I was looking 14s5p (2400MAH) @ 14ah approx, but I was looking at the higher capacity batteries 3400Mah so I could build the same pack@ 14s4P pack. The cost of the batteries works out more less the same (75 cells and 56 cells)

so what would the better option be ? obviously the 4p pack will be lighter, any real benefit to a 14s5p?


Is this a good site to buy the cells from:
https://eu.nkon.nl/

or any other recommended site?

Thanks

 

[zippy500]

Im looking to use it on a BBSHD, the cells im looking at are 10amp

 

[ScooterMan101]

For higher power applications/Motors, the more batteries in Parallel the better .

So since you have a heavy motor anyway, it's best for you to get a slightly heaver 5 p battery pack.

Im looking to use it on a BBSHD, the cells im looking at are 10amp

 

[999zip999]

5p will last longer less stress.

 

[d8veh]

BBSHD can run with those cells at 30 amps with only 14S2P, though the battery does get a bit warm, so 14S4P won't be a problem. Lighter weight is always welcome.