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How do you bring a LiPo battery back to LiFe?
With these tools, It’s actually pretty easy to recover these batteries.
- Connect the main plug of your LiPo battery to your NiMH charger and start charging at the lowest current possible.
- After a minute or two your battery should recover to about 3.3 volts per cell.
Is it safe to charge a dead LiPo battery?
The short answer is yes you can discharge your LiPo battery before charging. However, there are certain points you need to make sure of: Never discharge your LiPo battery below 3V per one cell. Discharging your LiPo battery below that point will cause permanent damage to your battery.
Do you have to balance charge a LiPo battery?
When charging your LiPo battery, always make sure you use a charger that is compatible. LiPos require a special charging method different from other NiMh/NiCad batteries. They also need to be “balance charged”. That means each cell of the battery has to be charged evenly, i.e. the voltage has to be equalized across the cells.
Can a LiPo battery be thrown in the trash?
Your LiPo battery can now be safely thrown away. Twisting the wires together creates a short across the cells. This ensures that no charge can build up within the battery, rendering it completely safe to toss in the trash.
How is the capacity of a LiPo battery determined?
The overall capacity of a LiPo battery pack is given in mAh, or milliamp-hour, or 0.001 Amp-hour. It tells how much charge or “fuel” the battery can store. Think of it like the size of the gas tank in your car. The bigger the tank, the farther you can go.
What’s the best way to store a LiPo battery?
When storing your LiPo battery long term, always store at room temperature and use a proper container, like a fire proof LiPo bag. NEVER store your battery in your RC vehicle, or in your car! There are really only 2 ways to properly dispose of a LiPo battery pack: Take it to your local hobby/RC shop and they have them dispose of it for you.