lipo question

[slipknot666]

hi guys just a quick question about lipos. can you leave them in a charged state for any length of time? or should i be discharging them when ive finished?
cheers
james

[samd]

As far as i know 50-60% charge is the best way to store them, you can leave them fully charged but this is ment to reduce the lifespan of the cells more than at 50/60% .

Saying that, If i happen to end up with a fully charged pack i just leave it charged and havnt noticed any negative effects

[Marvin]

It's a myth that storing a fully charged LiPO makes any discernable difference. More as a selling point for chargers' discharge ability in my opinion.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by Marvin

It's a myth that storing a fully charged LiPO makes any discernable difference. More as a selling point for chargers' discharge ability in my opinion.

if its a myth why would manufactures ship them not fully charged?

[Marvin]

It depends on how long the 'length of time' is. If it is only a month or two, it would be fine, however, after being made, a manufacturer has no idea how long it will be before the LiPO is first used - it could be a couple of years before it is even sold to the end customer. At this kind of time period, then it will of course make a difference, but this isn't the length of time most people are talking about, it is usually only around a month or so.

[MantaMan76]

Hello,
I'm thinking of changing from Nimh to Lipo's-ive got an Orion clubman lipo charger,what Lipo would you guys recommend for my B4-i'm running a 19t brushed motor????