Lipo charging
#2
I do balance charge each time. Some folks do not. I've had mixed luck with LiPo longevity. Got some that are 5 years old and got some that are new this year and they are badly puffed. I never take them down to LVC. Lately, some have had bad IRs from the get go. Can't seem to trust any brand to be consistent these days.
#17
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I just got several of the isdt chargers that balance on every operation... They work very well.
https://www.amazon.com/iSDT-Intellig...s=isdt+charger
Bob
https://www.amazon.com/iSDT-Intellig...s=isdt+charger
Bob
#18
Every time.. no exceptions. tossed all the old chargers.
Use the checker every time too. no exceptions..
I also discharge to nominal voltage soon as able after use.. something like 3.7-3.9v per cell for those batts that didn't get used up. get it below 4 for storage and it will add significant life and won't puff as quick
Use the checker every time too. no exceptions..
I also discharge to nominal voltage soon as able after use.. something like 3.7-3.9v per cell for those batts that didn't get used up. get it below 4 for storage and it will add significant life and won't puff as quick
#19
Yes sir they do.. I witnessed a 3800 LIFE burn a jet down last week.. he was topping it off with a non balanced setting after it had one flight on it for a quickie, and it had a weak cell.. it was UGLY..
#20
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Use LiPo only for high amp draw applications. Use LiFe for low amp, stable, power applications.
Lipo's like cycles and do not favor storage applications like the other chemistries. LiFe, LiOn A123 and such are better long term low amp power sources for radios and Rx's.
I balance charge about every 3-5 cycles depending on the voltage per cell. Lithium batteries don't like trickle or long term charging so it's been proven to me that constant balancing actually degrades the packs.
I did Lipo product development so I had several long term case studies.
Lipo's like cycles and do not favor storage applications like the other chemistries. LiFe, LiOn A123 and such are better long term low amp power sources for radios and Rx's.
I balance charge about every 3-5 cycles depending on the voltage per cell. Lithium batteries don't like trickle or long term charging so it's been proven to me that constant balancing actually degrades the packs.
I did Lipo product development so I had several long term case studies.
#21
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Use LiPo only for high amp draw applications. Use LiFe for low amp, stable, power applications.
Lipo's like cycles and do not favor storage applications like the other chemistries. LiFe, LiOn A123 and such are better long term low amp power sources for radios and Rx's.
I balance charge about every 3-5 cycles depending on the voltage per cell. Lithium batteries don't like trickle or long term charging so it's been proven to me that constant balancing actually degrades the packs.
I did Lipo product development so I had several long term case studies.
Lipo's like cycles and do not favor storage applications like the other chemistries. LiFe, LiOn A123 and such are better long term low amp power sources for radios and Rx's.
I balance charge about every 3-5 cycles depending on the voltage per cell. Lithium batteries don't like trickle or long term charging so it's been proven to me that constant balancing actually degrades the packs.
I did Lipo product development so I had several long term case studies.
These chargers actually flag an error and ask you to confirm the start of the charge cycle if the balance connector is not plugged in. It seems like the best way to do it to me...
Bob