CGCINC

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I'm charging my Lipo's (11.1v 1800Mah 20c) with a Sky Charger B6AC and it will let me adjust the charging amp's from .1 to 5.0.
Can I charge at 5 amps and is it safe?

Stuntpilot51

No, I would'nt charge at 5 amps.

Always charge at 1C which would be 1.8 amps with your pack.

scooterinvegas

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Have you researched to dangers with lipos? Sometime just catch fire while being charged or just stored. Never charge battery while it's sitting on a flammable surface... Wait, I'll just do some do's and dont's

Do's
Charge on non flammable surface
Say near battery while charging
Charge at 1C (mAh = charge/discharge rate, 2000 mAh = 2.0 amps)
Store in fire proof container < Important!
Use a good balance charger
Let the battery "rest" and cool off a little bit before charging

Dont's -
NEVER discharge below 3 volts per cell (9 volts total for 11.1 3s)
Drop battery
Using or charging a battery that has "puffed" up
Store fully charged or fully depleted
Charge a HOT battery

I know there is more, just cant think of them. Scoot

CGCINC

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I did a little research but just couldn't find anything about charging..... Finally found a video that said 1 amp per 1000Mah.
I DIDN'T read anything about them spontaniously catching fire when stored!?!?

Obviously they are semi-safe as long as you follow the guidelines or they wouldn't sell them. Just like using Nitro with a little common sense.

• Store and charge Li-Poly battery in a fireproof container.
• Never attempt to charge a cell with physical damage.
• Always use chargers designed for lithium polymer battery ONLY.
• If battery temperature exceeds 50C (122F), terminate charging.
• Charge with Thermal Protection charger is recommended.
• Maximum charge current at 1.05 Amp(1C).
• Do not charge battery unattended and overnight.
• Do not heat or throw battery into a fire.
• Do not short circuit the (+) and (&ndash [img]{akamaiimageforum}/image/s49.gif[/img] terminals with metal object.
• Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be over 60°C.
• Do not immerse in, or apply fresh seawater to battery.
• Do not put batteries in your pockets or a bag together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or screws. Do not store batteries with such objects.
• Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a nail.
• Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw or drop to cause strong shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Charge with a balancer/connector ONLY.
• Each cell does not charge over 4.25V, otherwise battery may catch fire.[/list]