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Old 11-27-2004, 10:49 AM
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Default RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Hi Guys
In this thread I notice some of U are having much longer life out of your lipo's than I am. About 150 to 200 cycles is all I get
and there internal resistance go up. So they just won't put out the kind power I need for decent vert. or long term hovering.
They Never really get warm, but I do run them down in about 14min even when they are new.
conditions are: Tanic 830 ma 2p 10.5c batt, AXI 2208/34 with a 10X4.7apc prop, and an apache lipo charger.
after 150 cycles they need replacing

any ideas to extend there life would be appreciated.

thanks Mike,