Originally Posted by
FrankBlack
I know zilch about lipos, ive just started running one in my radio, ive only been charging it with my swallow charger that sets the correct amps to charge at once you tell it its capacity, what is the deal with this balancing stuff? does my swallow do it automatically or do i need something else? and do i really need to balance my lipos? and why do i need to balance a lipo if its a necessary proceedure?
Im thinking of running the losi lipo aswell just wanna know if i have the correct equipment for servicing them.
Balancing keeps the cell voltages withing correct levels. If one cell is higher than the other and you charge it normally without balancing it, you could overcharge a cell. This is a very big fire hazard. Just look up Lipo fire on google and you'll see.