Battery storage
10-18-2006, 06:13 AM
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Battery storage
If i dont use my LiPo batteries for 2 weeks, then they should be fully charged before storage?
I also have NiMh batteries to be stored.
Thanks.
I also have NiMh batteries to be stored.
Thanks.
10-18-2006, 06:23 AM
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RE: Battery storage
I generally dont worry about 2 weeks storage. Lipoly packs dont have the self discharge rate as NiMH packs. Some say to store NiMH packs with 50% of capacity.
10-23-2006, 01:28 AM
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RE: Battery storage
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I generally dont worry about 2 weeks storage. Lipoly packs dont have the self discharge rate as NiMH packs. Some say to store NiMH packs with 50% of capacity.
I generally dont worry about 2 weeks storage. Lipoly packs dont have the self discharge rate as NiMH packs. Some say to store NiMH packs with 50% of capacity.
10-24-2007, 06:25 PM
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RE: Battery storage
I have a small fridge that I can dedicate to lipo batteries, should I store them even when fully charged in this said fridge or just store them in there at the 3.8V per cell storage voltage if not used for more than a week or two...?
10-26-2007, 04:42 PM
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RE: Battery storage
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So if I have a li-po fully charged on Monday, I can take it out to the field on Friday and it's still holding a full charge? I think I'm gonna like these things [8D]
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I generally dont worry about 2 weeks storage. Lipoly packs dont have the self discharge rate as NiMH packs. Some say to store NiMH packs with 50% of capacity.
I generally dont worry about 2 weeks storage. Lipoly packs dont have the self discharge rate as NiMH packs. Some say to store NiMH packs with 50% of capacity.
That is correct. Over just a few days like that they will lose almost no voltage. As recomended above though, if you are not going to fly them for any amount of time over a week or so, it is best to take them down to about 50% of their capacity for optimal battery health.
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10-26-2007, 11:21 PM
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RE: Battery storage
hehe, this is a q from the GRAVE =P
only about a year old
Battery storage - 10/18/2006 5:13:25 AM
it's all good though, it happens from time to time
only about a year old
Battery storage - 10/18/2006 5:13:25 AM
it's all good though, it happens from time to time
