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Monstergt · 11-13-2010, 10:07 PM

After reading the thread about the Mini Juice fire it got me thinking about how I was charging mine before in the rig. Can someone post up some do's and donts about this. Post up any accidents as well. My rig should be done next weekend

danielk · 11-13-2010, 10:50 PM

I'll start. Don't drill through your battery so you can put a screw through it to mount to the chassis.

Monstergt · 11-13-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielk

I'll start. Don't drill through your battery so you can put a screw through it to mount to the chassis.

LOL. Im gonna order a lipo charge bag.

limited77 · 11-13-2010, 11:42 PM

My thing is just don't leave them unattended for long periods of time. Keep check on the temps. Be cautious but don't read to much into bad hype. If its starts bulging trash it; you will be asking for trouble if you dont.

ittybitty · 11-14-2010, 06:06 AM

x2...theres lots of bad talk floating around out there but these batteries have been around for a long time...although maybe not in RC. common sense goes a long way with a lot of this hobby and the batteries arent any different. like limited said...grab them every once in a while and squeeze. youll be able to feel the difference between a good pack and one thats on the way out. inspect them for rubbing or weak areas every now and again. just another form of "maintenance" that your rig will require.

for what its worth i wouldnt charge it in your rig no matter how good your packs are...its just not worth it. if you dont wanna spend the money on a lipo sack you can pick up a military ammo can at northern tool or wherever and use one of them. ive got one here that ive been meaning to clean up so i can transport all of my lipos on trips. i just think it would suck to have them in my toolbox in the trunk and find out the hard way that they decided to let go...

chops1sc · 11-14-2010, 06:38 AM

I've had lipos for 2 years now and I have always charged them while balancing. I wouldnt recommend charging in the vehicle either.

I do need to pick up a lipo sack or some type of container to keep them in. All in all I have 14 packs and I never charge them unless I am right there. Just like Ryan said, common sense goes a long way when dealing with lipos. And I always respect what can happen if they are mistreated. I never say "oh that will never happen to mine", cause as soon as I do, all 14 will detonate! LOL!

KevMc · 11-14-2010, 09:49 AM

Don't be a dumbass like me, read the manual that came with the charger. I didn't and thought that since the balance lead was plugged into the charger that it was getting balanced while charging. Apparently there's another setting for that. Wasted two LiPo's before I realized I was doing it wrong

Monstergt · 11-14-2010, 01:02 PM

What kind of charger is everybody using?

limited77 · 11-14-2010, 04:32 PM

I am using an Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC.

chops1sc · 11-14-2010, 04:58 PM

I am using an IMAX B5. I got it on ebay for about 50 bucks shipped. It can charge up to 5s. They have newer versions now that can do 6s and the new lifepo packs.

Monstergt · 11-14-2010, 06:45 PM

Just wondering im using a Onyx 230. Im definitley buying a lipo bag

KrawlOff-Road.com · 11-22-2010, 07:07 AM

My tip is to use a good charger. Some do a more accourate job on balancing than others. Also get a charger that easy to use and that is AC/DC. Lipos are easy as long as fallow the rules.

Oh and the charger I recommend is the Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC. I know where you can get them at a great price too!

-Jason

limited77 · 11-22-2010, 08:16 AM

Jason, you coming to the granny gear comp. Bring some Lipo's??

11-13-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
Monstergt Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SENECA Posts: 811	Chargeing Lipo's After reading the thread about the Mini Juice fire it got me thinking about how I was charging mine before in the rig. Can someone post up some do's and donts about this. Post up any accidents as well. My rig should be done next weekend

11-13-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
danielk RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasadena Posts: 1,118	I'll start. Don't drill through your battery so you can put a screw through it to mount to the chassis.

11-13-2010, 11:42 PM	#4
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	My thing is just don't leave them unattended for long periods of time. Keep check on the temps. Be cautious but don't read to much into bad hype. If its starts bulging trash it; you will be asking for trouble if you dont.

11-14-2010, 06:06 AM	#5
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	x2...theres lots of bad talk floating around out there but these batteries have been around for a long time...although maybe not in RC. common sense goes a long way with a lot of this hobby and the batteries arent any different. like limited said...grab them every once in a while and squeeze. youll be able to feel the difference between a good pack and one thats on the way out. inspect them for rubbing or weak areas every now and again. just another form of "maintenance" that your rig will require. for what its worth i wouldnt charge it in your rig no matter how good your packs are...its just not worth it. if you dont wanna spend the money on a lipo sack you can pick up a military ammo can at northern tool or wherever and use one of them. ive got one here that ive been meaning to clean up so i can transport all of my lipos on trips. i just think it would suck to have them in my toolbox in the trunk and find out the hard way that they decided to let go...

11-14-2010, 06:38 AM	#6
chops1sc Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 619	I've had lipos for 2 years now and I have always charged them while balancing. I wouldnt recommend charging in the vehicle either. I do need to pick up a lipo sack or some type of container to keep them in. All in all I have 14 packs and I never charge them unless I am right there. Just like Ryan said, common sense goes a long way when dealing with lipos. And I always respect what can happen if they are mistreated. I never say "oh that will never happen to mine", cause as soon as I do, all 14 will detonate! LOL!

11-14-2010, 09:49 AM	#7
KevMc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 395	Don't be a dumbass like me, read the manual that came with the charger. I didn't and thought that since the balance lead was plugged into the charger that it was getting balanced while charging. Apparently there's another setting for that. Wasted two LiPo's before I realized I was doing it wrong

11-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#8
Monstergt Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SENECA Posts: 811	What kind of charger is everybody using?

11-14-2010, 04:32 PM	#9
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	I am using an Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC.

11-14-2010, 04:58 PM	#10
chops1sc Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 619	I am using an IMAX B5. I got it on ebay for about 50 bucks shipped. It can charge up to 5s. They have newer versions now that can do 6s and the new lifepo packs.

11-14-2010, 06:45 PM	#11
Monstergt Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SENECA Posts: 811	Just wondering im using a Onyx 230. Im definitley buying a lipo bag

11-22-2010, 07:07 AM	#12
KrawlOff-Road.com RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anderson Posts: 1,332	My tip is to use a good charger. Some do a more accourate job on balancing than others. Also get a charger that easy to use and that is AC/DC. Lipos are easy as long as fallow the rules. Oh and the charger I recommend is the Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC. I know where you can get them at a great price too! -Jason

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11-22-2010, 08:16 AM	#13
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Jason, you coming to the granny gear comp. Bring some Lipo's??

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