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05-04-2011, 05:00 PM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

Most lipo probs are due to user error - charging...

Most lipo probs are due to user error - charging lipo as a NiMh is prob the most common mistake. I've seen NiMhs overcharged and explode scattering hot chemical and shrapnel all over, so they're not...

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05-03-2011, 07:20 PM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

If you're not over geared, then your lipo is not...

If you're not over geared, then your lipo is not up to the current being demanded by the motor - this is pretty classic - lipo that can't supply the required current will get hotter and hotter and...

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03-19-2011, 10:39 AM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

There was another poster here asking the same...

There was another poster here asking the same ques, only his was saying 12mv.

Appears to just be normal charger supplied info about the lipo - manual shows this message where the diff is only...

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08-09-2010, 05:29 AM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

Lipo charging max is 1C or less. There's nothing...

Lipo charging max is 1C or less. There's nothing wrong with charging at less than 1C - it just takes longer. If you charge your 5600mah at 5 amps, that almost 1C (0.9C)....

Lipo is not like NiMh...

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07-20-2010, 02:59 PM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

I'm familar with temp effect on performance of...

I'm familar with temp effect on performance of lipo. I'm having a little trouble believing thats what is being referred to here though. If their lipos are heating up this much while charging, they're...

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07-20-2010, 05:32 AM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

I wouldn't believe it, sounds like bunch of BS....

I wouldn't believe it, sounds like bunch of BS. Think about it - charger will only charge to 4.2v/cell or 8.4v for a 2S. So how can a lipo charged without balancing acheive a higher 'punch' (implies...

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06-21-2010, 09:19 AM

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Charge rate for Lipo batteries

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Posted By Duster_360

^^^^ 1C charge rate for thet battery is 5amps. If...

^^^^ 1C charge rate for thet battery is 5amps. If the label says 1C stick to it manufacturer has made that recommendation for a reason - your safety and the longevity of the lipo.

Don't get the...

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