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Old 08-26-2004, 01:53 PM
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scottm
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Default Li-poly life and charge rates

I have bought 9 li polys in the last year, and some are down to half capacity after 40 to 50 cycles. They have never been discharged to 3.0 v or less, and I charge them on a Triton at 1C. What is the recommended cycle frequency - how may flights/recharge cycles per day? I sometimes charge mine 2-3 times per day, but I let them cool off before recharging.

Also, what is normal life for a li-po, in charge cycles? 100? 1000? Will charging them at less than 1C improve life?