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Airsoft Hardware => Accessories & Gear => Topic started by: AirsoftMAN121 on May 23, 2013, 11:40:16 PM
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How long should I charge a 7.4v and a 11.1v lipo?
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If you have a decent charger it will notify you when its fully charged. If not then there should be a couple L.E.D lights that are red when charging and turn green when done. Should be 3 lights to be exact,2 will light up for 2 cell and 3 for a 3 cell.
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What charger are you using?
It's a good idea to use a balance charger. You can find one on ebay for around
$30 or so.
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I use a four button balance charger. I recommend getting one. They are the best for proper maintenance of a LIPO. Charging the battery depends on the charging C rating. This might be different from the normal C rating of the battery. Some LIPOs can take a charge at higher rates then they can discharge. I have some RC plane 3s 2200 maH batterys that I will take a charge rate of 3 amps which will shorten the charge time. A good quality smart charger will allow you to set the charge rate, balance the battery, and even place the batteries in storage mode.
Here is a video explaining the ins and outs of LIPOs. I know it talks about r/c planes, but LIPO batteries specs are the same for all applications.
http://youtu.be/ZJHlJYDJohc