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Old 09-25-2011, 12:37 PM
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i've been running this pack to lvc for about 6 months, it puffed because i let it sit for a month or so with no charge then ran it forgetting it wasnt charged. my lvc is set for 3.4v so i dont see any risk.
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i've been running this pack to lvc for about 6 months, it puffed because i let it sit for a month or so with no charge then ran it forgetting it wasnt charged. my lvc is set for 3.4v so i dont see any risk.
3.4v is too low, your pack is finished at 3.7v per cell.

I have $1000s worth of lipo packs, trust me on this, follow the 80% rule
Old 09-25-2011, 12:55 PM
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i guess we'll have to agree to disagree. if lvc was that useless than why even bother putting it on esc's?
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i guess we'll have to agree to disagree. if lvc was that useless than why even bother putting it on esc's?
LVC can be set to different levels.

It's your money, just trying to help, but that's why they are puffing. You even said it yourself, unknowingly.
Old 09-25-2011, 02:45 PM
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I bet TEX got a lot of LiPo experience since he runs them in his helis.. !
Old 09-25-2011, 02:51 PM
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Still rocking NiMh... [8D]

Me is old skool.
Old 09-25-2011, 03:06 PM
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I bet TEX got a lot of LiPo experience since he runs them in his helis.. !
I do and I try to help as much as I can.

I can only lead a horse to water well informed.
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Still rocking NiMh... [8D]

Me is old skool.
NiMH still the staple in RC ground.
Old 09-25-2011, 03:15 PM
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I did have one of my LiPo puffed.. I forgot to charge it and ran it too low when showing the Blizzard to a guy who was buying stuff from me.. at least that's what I think did it in.. ha!
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I did have one of my LiPo puffed.. I forgot to charge it and ran it too low when showing the Blizzard to a guy who was buying stuff from me.. at least that's what I think did it in.. ha!
Ya, that will do it for sure. Set your LVC to 3.7v per cell and your LiPo will last a very long time.
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I don't even have LVC on that RC.. (has an old ESC in it.. !)
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I don't even have LVC on that RC.. (has an old ESC in it.. !)
That's ok, just get one of these.

http://www.hyperion.hk/dn/sentry/default.htm
Old 09-25-2011, 06:15 PM
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Yeah, that would be good to have for sure!

How much is one of those cost?
Old 09-25-2011, 09:57 PM
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Wow...page 1200 on the Lounge and RCU hasn't crashed in a spectacular ball of fire....
Old 09-25-2011, 11:02 PM
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Sheesh.
Old 09-26-2011, 02:01 AM
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ROFL
Old 09-26-2011, 05:50 AM
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I don't even have LVC on that RC.. (has an old ESC in it.. !)
That's ok, just get one of these.

http://www.hyperion.hk/dn/sentry/default.htm
That does look like a handy little device.

I *heart* my LiPos.
Old 09-26-2011, 06:00 AM
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One of my friends has that device. And you are right, it is a very handy device to have. Even when it comes to reading nimh and nicd batts. It gives very accurate readings.


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I don't even have LVC on that RC.. (has an old ESC in it.. !)
That's ok, just get one of these.

http://www.hyperion.hk/dn/sentry/default.htm
That does look like a handy little device.

I *heart* my LiPos.
Old 09-26-2011, 06:59 AM
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1,200 pages.. next up, 1,500!!
Old 09-26-2011, 07:12 AM
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I wonder how it determine how much more power it has.. voltage, I understand.. but not sure how they measure capacity left..
Old 09-26-2011, 07:20 AM
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Good question.

AMain has it for $28, seems reasonable:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rce=google_ext
Old 09-26-2011, 07:39 AM
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Not bad.. !! Might have to get one in the future..
Old 09-26-2011, 08:01 AM
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This thread is starting to take a toll on performance. I'm creating a new one, carry on your shenanigans there.

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