Hi,

I apologize if this has been covered, but I couldn't find the info I need during a search.

I have been having trouble with LiPoly battery failures. Numerous failures. They all cycle at their rated capacity or close, but when flying they go dead in about 30 seconds to perhaps 2 minutes. (They used to run 15 to 30 minutes in my applications.)

These batteries are various makes and sizes; most all in the 1200 to 2200 3 cell size. They go bad in a year or less with only perhaps 20 cycles or so on them. I use a good charger; an Accucycle Elite, have my ESC's set properly, don't overdraw the battery "C" rating, etc.

But my hobby room is not air conditioned and can easily get to 100 degrees every day during the summer. Is this causing my stored batteries to go bad? Should I keep all my batteries in the refrigerator??

Thanks in advance for any input on this problem,
AV8TOR