LiPo, the big guide thread *updated March '10* *

[Allan k]

My charger imax b6  charges my gens ace 2s 100C 7500Mah with 5 amp and then slowly drop when reaching full capacity, but it only charges my gens ace 3s 60C 5300Mah with 4,4amp max?   Why?

 

 

[Jaybraden35]

Hi all...I've got a stock brushless bugsta, I've purchased some 2s 5200 80c batteries running stock etronix w2.1 60a esc and 2950kv motor. 

I've ran them a couple of times and nothing seems to be getting hot or causing it to misbehave. Are these batteries safe to keep running on that combo with that rating because no matter how much I read I can't be sure sorry thanks for the help

[Redback]

30 minutes ago, Jaybraden35 said:

Hi all...I've got a stock brushless bugsta, I've purchased some 2s 5200 80c batteries running stock etronix w2.1 60a esc and 2950kv motor. 

I've ran them a couple of times and nothing seems to be getting hot or causing it to misbehave. Are these batteries safe to keep running on that combo with that rating because no matter how much I read I can't be sure sorry thanks for the help

Yes its safe its only a 60amp esc and 80c battries are up to the task then some, those cars come with a 25c lipo pack and that also does the job just dandy.
Just keep them above the lvc and check the esc is in lipo mode to be safe.

[Jaybraden35]

That's brilliant thanks. It's going to sound silly but what does the 60amp on the esc mean...if my batteries are 80c which is constant current if I'm correct then why is the esc strong enough for a 80c battery at 60amp

[Jaybraden35]

On 19/03/2022 at 19:58, Redback said:

Yes its safe its only a 60amp esc and 80c battries are up to the task then some, those cars come with a 25c lipo pack and that also does the job just dandy.
Just keep them above the lvc and check the esc is in lipo mode to be safe.

 

1 minute ago, Jaybraden35 said:

That's brilliant thanks. It's going to sound silly but what does the 60amp on the esc mean...if my batteries are 80c which is constant current if I'm correct then why is the esc strong enough for a 80c battery at 60amp

 

[Ghost808]

On the subject of Lipo safety, what are the current (pardon the pun) best rated battery safes/bags/boxes? I'm not usually a paranoid person, but I live in a fairly compact first floor flat, with no shed/garage/outdoor storage access (beyond an unsheltered balcony). I also have a 2 year old daughter, so i'm keen to avoid recreating some Grenfell disaster while charging/storing lipos.

I did a search, but nothing concrete came up.

 

I've seen people using ammo boxes, so i was thinking store the bats in individual small lipo bags, in an ammo box on the balcony (while away, at work, etc.)? The only issue being, sealing it against the elements without creating a metal bomb!?!

Anyone had a run in with a disgruntled battery? Anyone in a similar living situation and found a good solution?

 

Thanks.

[Tadas]

Hello! Im using this combo and noticed one thing: one of the batteries started to charge twice as long - I feel no temperature difference nor run time difference. Is this the beginning of the end for the lipo? Can something be done/fixed? I use them less than a year and only on weekends.