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Old 06-20-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by XrayFK
LiPo packs don't "peak" the way NiMH cells do. Which is why you can't use NiMH chargers. The voltage doesn't keep increasing then drop down. Also, NiMH cells have high self-discharge rates, which is why a fresh packs performs better. LiPo is not the same.
Yes. LiPo is a completely different technology, so we're taking all the "do's-and-dont's" rules we currently use on our batteries and toss them all out the window. Most battery performance and maintenance tricks do not apply to Lipo. (That's how I understand it at least... )
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