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Old 07-30-2011, 09:55 AM
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Is there anything I need to do to "break in" a new lipo?
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Not really, some say not to "tax" them real hard for the first couple cycles.
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I have seen lipo breakin go from recommended with older gen lipos to not needed but it may be coming back. There was a interesting discussion on RCG about some new 65C testing that apparently needed breakin.
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I've ran my LiPos full punch out since they were brand new, and the oldest of them (IP Hardcase 1st gen 25C 5Ah) has been charged around 100 times... I think it runs even better than new.

Still holds 5050mAh.
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Dusters advice is always good, when in doubt go with what he says..
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I have seen lipo breakin go from recommended with older gen lipos to not needed but it may be coming back. There was a interesting discussion on RCG about some new 65C testing that apparently needed breakin.
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RCGroups.com. They have a fairly extensive and active battery & charger forum. With quite a bit of posted battery test data, some manufacturer support, good info on converting computer server power supplies, etc.

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http://www.rcgroups.com/batteries-and-chargers-129/
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