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Old 10-01-2006 | 10:44 AM
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Default ElectriFly Lipo Problem

I have a new ElectriFly 3 cell 640 mAh lipo that I am having trouble with. I charged it on my Hobbico Field Charger, and when I plugged it into my plane, it barely moved the control surfaces. I tried charging it again, but with the same results, and found that the battery voltage was only 7 volts. Any idea what is going on or what I can do?
Old 10-01-2006 | 12:09 PM
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Default RE: ElectriFly Lipo Problem

A 3S with 7 volts is dangerously low. That may be why the charger did not charge it, although I think it should've thought it was a 2S and charged to 8.4 ? right?

Anyways I think it should have each cell tested and probably find out it is a junker or at least 1 cell is. It is risky to do anything with it.
Old 10-01-2006 | 02:01 PM
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Thanks. I plan to take it to my LHS tomorrow and have them take a look at it.

Also, it says on the battery "15C Max. Discharge" and "Never charge at currents greater than 1C". What does the "C" represent?
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C just stands for "capacity" so that means 15 x 640 = 9.6 amps max discharge and .64 amps for max charge.
Old 10-03-2006 | 09:29 PM
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Go directly to Great Planes with your issue. You'll get quicker results than if you go through your LHS, and you'll be doing your LHS a favor, helping them to remain profitable. Great Planes will almost certainly send you a new pack and a postage-paid envelope to return the old pack.

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