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Old 08-12-2009, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by avs
does SMC have a suggested storage voltage? there was some mention last year that the popular storage setting 3.9v per cell was too high.

so is 3.2v a good working number for storage?
This is me personally, after the last race I store all my lipos with what is left in them. I have never really checked them after finishing for the day but they charge to spec or close to it. I was told by a team driver if storing for a month or more, put a full chage in.

This was posted on another site........

"For long term storage of your LiPo packs you should charge them to their nominal voltage of 3.7 volts per cell and keep them in a cool place. Unlike NiMh batteries LiPo batteries hold their charge for a lot longer and you never want to let LiPo cells drop below 3.2 volts per cell, or you can cause permanent damage.
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Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811 "

Hope this helps.
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