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Old 11-01-2010 | 08:17 AM
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Duster_360
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If you're not running the voltage down too far, it would be better to just leave them until you got ready to run the next time - then charge one fully before you go running. Hyperion says to never store lipo fully charged -

"Storage - Lipo should never be stored fully charged, or with less than 50% of capacity remaining. We strongly recommend Hyperion EOS chargers, as they have automatic STORE functions to insure that the packs are in the range of about 60%~70% capacity (3.78V~3.92V resting voltage per cell). After returning home for the day, simply use STORE MODE to achieve this automatically. Batteries are best stored in a cool, dry environment (2~20 °C or 37~68 °F)."

I'e changed the way I used to do things - I measure voltage when I get finished and if they are above 50%, I leave them alone til next time and recharge before I get ready to use one.
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