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Old 07-05-2011 | 05:01 PM
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Ok, I have an Eflite CX2 battery thats been sitting around for a little while. When I put it on the charger, the display says low voltage and wont charge. Is there a way to revive these things? The charger is a Thunder AC6... Thanks!
Old 07-05-2011 | 05:14 PM
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LIPO batteries cannot be shelved for a long time without being recharged to the storage level charge (70% I believe). You should never store batteries fully charged. if you have a voltage meter, you could check cell levels. If below 3V, then the battery cannot be recharged. Try a balance charge instead of a normal charge, and use a very low charge rate (say .1A) if your charger can handle it.

I have seen other tricks in other forums, but don't remember where...
Old 07-05-2011 | 06:54 PM
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I'm trying the NiCd low amp trickle, we'll see.
Old 07-05-2011 | 07:09 PM
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You must be using LIPO batteries with your Cx2. Don't charge with NiCd. You could cause a fire or explosion...
Old 07-05-2011 | 07:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: gi1mo2

You must be using LIPO batteries with your Cx2. Don't charge with NiCd. You could cause a fire or explosion...
I've read where many people have successfully ressurected LiPo's using a low amp NaCd charge momentarily.. I'm talking .1 amp for 25 seconds or so. Search it.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251562

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