Originally Posted by
St. George
I'm new to LIPO batteries and I want to understand the "do not exceed maximum discharge rate" warning. I have a 2 cell 4000 mah 25C battery. How is is possible to exceed the maximum discharge rate? Is it done by using motors that are too powerful for your battery?
Correct, too much motor and/or gearing can cause too much amp draw for the battery.
1/8 scale electrics regularly heat up and frequently puff batteries. Modified touring cars can as well.