My Gens Ace LiPos
10-27-2012, 07:50 AM
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My Gens Ace LiPos
I have a half dozen 4000mah Gens Ace LiPos. They're all about 2 years old now. Iused to run every single day, so Igot into the habit of keeping them charged, ready to go. But lately, I haven't been running as often. When new, they would charge up to (according my charger) about 3800mah. But lately, they only seem to charge up to about 3000, or less! Is this because I've been leaving them charged? Or are they just beginning to show their age?
10-27-2012, 08:15 AM
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RE: My Gens Ace LiPos
I think it is the latter that causes a decrease in capacity. It's just age/time. Mine do that over time and I almost NEVER leave mine charged. Leaving them charged is also a bad thing though and the consensus seems to be that that makes for increased IR and puffiness. You may have noticed that they are less powerful/punchy than a new pack. If you haven't noticed that over time it is because it is a slow process. If you got a hold of a new pack you may be surprised at how much more power it has.
ps. Maybe it's time to retire these packs to a less severe application.
ps. Maybe it's time to retire these packs to a less severe application.
10-27-2012, 09:23 PM
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RE: My Gens Ace LiPos
ORIGINAL: EXT2Rob
I have a half dozen 4000mah Gens Ace LiPos. They're all about 2 years old now. I used to run every single day, so I got into the habit of keeping them charged, ready to go. But lately, I haven't been running as often. When new, they would charge up to (according my charger) about 3800mah. But lately, they only seem to charge up to about 3000, or less! Is this because I've been leaving them charged? Or are they just beginning to show their age?
I have a half dozen 4000mah Gens Ace LiPos. They're all about 2 years old now. I used to run every single day, so I got into the habit of keeping them charged, ready to go. But lately, I haven't been running as often. When new, they would charge up to (according my charger) about 3800mah. But lately, they only seem to charge up to about 3000, or less! Is this because I've been leaving them charged? Or are they just beginning to show their age?
