LiPo question
02-01-2006, 05:49 PM
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LiPo question
I just got a Thunder Power3S 11.1 volt 900mAh battery. I'm a little confused as to what charge rate I can use. After reading the instructions with the battery, I am under the impression I should be charging at .9 amps. Is this correct? Can I charge at a higher amerage? Thanks.
02-01-2006, 06:24 PM
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RE: LiPo question
Wac, no you cannot charge higher than .9 amps. If you do you have the risk of the battery exploding or causing a fire. I personally like to charge at a lower rate so for your lipo I would charge at .7 To calculate what you should charge lipos at take the Mah and divide by 1000. So a 2100 mah lipo your charge rate would be 2.1 amps or lower. Always lower. Hope this helps BG
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RE: LiPo question
Good advice, BG.
While the maximum charge rate for a lipo is 1C (900 mA for your 900 mAh pack), it has been shown that charging at a rate less than 1C will extend the lifetime of lipos.
There are new lipo designs coming along which may allow charging at higher rates. But for now, nearly all lipos require the 1C (or less) rate.
- Jeff
While the maximum charge rate for a lipo is 1C (900 mA for your 900 mAh pack), it has been shown that charging at a rate less than 1C will extend the lifetime of lipos.
There are new lipo designs coming along which may allow charging at higher rates. But for now, nearly all lipos require the 1C (or less) rate.
- Jeff
