CrazyFast1

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Ok I am thinking about switching my latemodel to lipo rx pack my question is what is the best way to discharge them to the storage voltage after race day since I know I won't run it down low enough on a race day

imaxx21

iTrader: (1)

lipos dont work that way...

you DONT want it discharged, its very bad for them to drained down too far

Cory Kerber

iTrader: (10)

Don't bother discharging. As long as the pack isn't fully charged, or below 3.2v per cell, just leave it.

CrazyFast1

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Ok wanted to make sure because I had seen where if they where stored above I think it was 3.7 per cell it was bad for them and I know running them 2 low is bad we only race every other weekend and I didn't want to leave one charged and have it go bad

rccardude04

3.7v per cell is 80% discharged, 20% capacity remaining. That's really as far as you want to discharge it. Any farther is hard on the cells. If you're below that, charge it to something like 3.9-4.0 and you'll be good.

-Eric

CrazyFast1

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Ok what if its 80% charged sorry for so many questions just want to make sure I got it right before I spend the money

Frank L

iTrader: (148)

My hyperion charger has a store mode for lipos. It leaves the 2 cell lipos at around 7-7.2v. I am not sure how many mah. But like stated above not fully charged and not fully drained.

rccardude04

From my experience and what I've read, you really just don't want it near a full charge or under the 20% mark. Anywhere between 7.4 and 8.0 should be alright.

I actually tend to usually leave my packs charged, which isn't the best thing in the world, but I haven't had any problems with any batteries yet.

-Eric

Integra

iTrader: (8)

they wont show any sign's of it for a little while till you stop peaking at 4.2 per cell and one cell might fall off before the other 2 or 3 or 4 w/e config you run....its in the long term life that storing at 100% is bad.