3Q

I have a couple of hard case 2s-1p LiPo batteries I use for SC 2wd racing, both are 3800mah. One is an 'Team Orion 30c race spec' and the other is an 'IP 25c+ race spec. The 'Team Orion' will trigger the low voltage cut on my speed control after using only 2500mah and the 'IP' will use 3400mah!

I have my low voltage cut set at 3.0v/cell.

Are the batteries dying? Is there anyway of rejuvenating them? Is it just normal?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

crusey_aus

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How old are they and how many cycles have they done ?

How do you store them when not in use ?

What voltage are the packs when you throw them on the charger ?

3.0v / cell as an LVC is too low if you want your packs to last a while

Cheers

hotrod87

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Need to know

3Q

I can't say for sure as I bought them 2nd hand about two years ago. I don't normally run them until LVC. I race once a week most weeks and cycle them twice per race meet. 3x 5min heats and 1x 10min final, heats use roughly 1000-1200ma and finals approx 2000-2400ma. I always charge my batteries the next day but don't use them again until the next weeks racing. As for what voltage when I put them on charge, I think roughly 7.8v after each heat, not sure after the final. I do usually use the 'Team Orion' pack for finals though!
Cheers

MarkA

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Two years of weekly use is the outer limit of a pack's peak performance, especially for the earlier gen lipos. That they're dropping off after what has been at least 200 cycles is not unexpected.

crusey_aus

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Time for new packs mate, they have had a good run by the sound of it

Cheers

3Q

Thanks for your replies, I'll keep using them for now as they still work fine for the racing Im doing but I will get a couple of new LiPos soon.
Cheers,
Kris