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Old 02-27-2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by schnellschnell
Really. I read the specs as being able to handle 5C input rates so I charge them at that. As it was explained to me, LiPos have advanced significantly to be able to accept higher rates than even a few years ago.

Reason why you are using lower rates? 1C must take a long time for a 5000mAh battery.

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You can charge lipos as what the manufacturers say....but charging at 5C definitely will shorten the life span of your battery....as batteries has different charging rates I always charge at 1C for maximum life but in a jam you definitely can charge at higher C's to battery spec.
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