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Old 03-15-2007, 12:14 PM
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Where the most concern has come from isn't the guy that doesn't know that lipo is dangerous and charges the pack with the incorrect charger as most hobby shops and track owners have made the saftey concerns known to those who buy and or race lipos.

There is something that needs to also be addressed is the lack of knowledge of C rating. Some guy buys even a no name lipo buy doesn't know that running a 10C rated pack in a TC with a 7 turn is going to put too much of a load on that pack. Which inturn can also cause lipo's to get volitile.

Although a no name pack should be avoided as for the reasons plainly listed.
C rating is something that needs to have some understanding to use lipo's correctly. In TC and other high amp draw applications I would say avoid cells rated at less than 20C. As there are times that you can easly draw 18-19C or more especially if you run MOD.

Ok thats the only thing that I thought should be expanded on.
The Orion 3200 Lipo Thread has alot of great knowledge about the industry as well as Mr. Black has been very candid about information on lipo's.

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