Originally Posted by
mark in wi
I was wondering if someone could give me some information about how LIPOs do with the cold. I know some store their batteries in the fridge with no issues. I'm wondering/worried more about when temps get below freezing. I prefer to keep my batteries in the garage but with the cold weather (below 0) how this could effect my battery packs. I am also worried about condensation forming on the inside of the packs when they warm up. Am I over reacting?
Thanks
Mark
I store my 4S LiPos in my home freezer over the winter because I only get to run my E-8s duing the warmer months in New Jersey. Two of my 4S fantoms stored this way for two winters (meaning they were three seasons old last summer) perform on a par with new ones of the same capacity.
But don't
run them when they are cold - that is really not good for them.