Charge LiPo Batteries - HOW-TO

Roger and Adam show you how to properly charge your LiPo batteries for your RC vehicle.

[@iVetteman]

Thanks for the vid guys. Straight to the point and easy to understand. I am back in RC game after a 30 year break and really needed this. The last RC I had was a Turbo Hopper!

[@dcpowered]

I really like the friendly attitude of these guys. I would drive there just to get my RC parts and have a fun and informative chat to learn more from them.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you for the comment, Shakeel!

[@meadowlarkgal23]

Thank you for the simple yet important instructions. Getting ready to enjoy a new RC car. Thank you for the careful instruction.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you for the comment, we're happy to help!

[@danielsmith6523]

Just put Max Amps in my V2 infraction glad to hear they were the first recommendation you suggested. 💯

[@bradfordgordon6552]

This is great show. Very informative. If I was in California, I would definitely stop by and buy some stuff. It seems you have a very honest business model.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks a lot! The best conversations we had were definitely with our youtube subscribers, so if you ever in SoCal, swing by to say hi! :)

[@bobsturgis4674]

Thanks guys,for the video and explaining how to charge.Even though i have been into RC for along time.I still get confused about how to charge,when i get a different battery.Thanks again guys.Happy RC :}

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for your comment! we're happy to help! 👍

[@matthewprior3762]

This video just saved me!! New to RC and was charging a 4600 mah at 1.0A. Thought i should go low and slow. Thanks to these guys I quickly changed that to 4.6! 😅

[@Rcstreetshop]

Perfect 👍👍👍

[@steveblackbird]

Nothing wrong with low and slow if you can manage it...fews hours spare... don't stress them... in a panic and need batts.. keep it at the C rated charge rate!! Very important!!!!!!!!

[@th33b33]

Thank you for the straight forward easy explanation. I’ve been doing it wrong and not using the balance function lol.

[@Rcstreetshop]

We're happy to help!

[@rjcorrea6640]

Im recently move to electric rc and been looking around online for information, thanks for your info guys. Really help! You just earned yourself a sub!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you for your comment, your sub is much appreciated! 👍

[@EleanorPeterson]

@@Rcstreetshop - I think it's cute that people award a Channel a Sub as if they were bestowing a Knighthood or presenting a Nobel Prize, or handing someone a cheque for £750,000. Let's face it - a KZbin Subscription is WAY more precious than that. ;-)

[@vladpolikhun5329]

Love your videos, would make sure to stop by in person when in CA.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you Vlad, we're looking forward to see you in sunny LA too!😎😎😎

[@jackclaypole2842]

Thanks guys this vid has educated me and taught me how to charge my roc car properly 🤘

[@Rcstreetshop]

We're happy to help!

[@davidcarballo3716]

Thank you guys, learned a lot!

[@Rcstreetshop]

You're welcome. We're happy to help!

[@MrIronZombie]

i hit like and subscribe cause i learn a lot on your videos also on this one im very scared charging a lipo battery but once i watch this one now im determined to charge it because i know how powerful a lipo battery is so thankyou guys

[@Rcstreetshop]

We're happy to help! 👍

[@scgracer]

thanks for the help guys. great video !

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for you feedback! we'll try to make some more how to's.

[@RAKUN6]

ok ... since im new to airsoft and dont know anything about batterys and stuff , this was very very helpfull. because i also tried to charge Lipo with some charger i got with my gun for NimH battery. Learned something new today ! nice one

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you and good luck with it!

[@pcooper985]

Awesome video guys thank you . Making life easier.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks a bunch!👍

[@Davidriethmiller]

Very good video. Thank you

[@nobodysbusiness]

Just wanted to say Thank You for the video. For whatever reason after watching yesterday morning I decided to take my charger and lipo batteries outside. While charging the 2nd battery, it caught fire and destroyed the charger along with doing some damage to our home. After further investigation it appears I was sold a knockoff imax b6 charger from another retailer. They have since refunded my money. So with that being said, Thank You!

[@daronlapping4590]

best video on KZbin for charging a battery.thank you

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks a lot! Unfortunately, we do not have a professional studio or time to do it really the way we want... but if it helps ,then its all what matters to us! Ride safe, charge safe and have FUN!

[@fcsthememe7987]

Agreed

[@Jfd7792]

Thanks for a nice easy explanation of why, what, how,

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you! Much obliged!

[@charliebrownmn3747]

its a good video for all rc'rs not just beginners keep up the good work guys

[@Rcstreetshop]

+Chad Reigel Thanks for watching!

[@TheRObSD]

can you go over how to discharge a lipo and how often it should be done?

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

if i buy a charger that has nimh and lipo setting on is that going be problems

[@chensusan7705]

I have bought them!! Great quality

[@cr8head]

super helpful vid! thx!!!!

[@JENSENWINTERS]

I just bought the same charger! Very helpful

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you Jensen!

[@goride365]

You guys rock!!! Thanks always

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for the comment James!

[@Snakebite420]

Keep providing quality content and information! Hope your business is doing great!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks a lot for the comment!

[@TD04_Trav]

Everyone down here talking about RC cars meanwhile im down here because of airsoft

[@Rcstreetshop]

We're happy to help 😎

[@majorbred]

I’m here for planes

[@dirrtydave]

The True Patriot me too

[@clutchcrusade]

I have bolt action m24 so no battery woohoo

[@lnteI]

I am here for unknown reason

[@ninjins8139]

Can I plug the balance lead into the front of the charger without using a balance board? I obtained this charger from someone but don't have the separate balance board. Just curious if I can still balance charge without that board so long as I line up the balance lead from the battery in the correct position?

[@larrymarks5836]

Nice sound

[@ronbrannen887]

Thanks guys that helped a lot

[@Rcstreetshop]

You're welcome, we're happy to help!

[@Xavier-mk5kv]

hi can you explain it a little more for me? I used nimi battery for my rustler but am now switching to a 2 cell lipo, I have the same charger and the balancer somewhere, what do I do to balance it? I have never used it

[@jamestremain8115]

Thanks for the confirmation.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Anytime!

[@dustinplee5067]

can you plug mutable batterys in on the charger with a lot of counters

[@walttechnology]

Thanks alot, it help me alot

[@Rcstreetshop]

No problem 👍

[@XtraordinaryShots]

Just trying not to die here. Liked the vid. Using this for combat robotics.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for the like and good luck with battle robots!👍

[@jamestremain8115]

Hi guys. I have the HI TEC X2 AC PLUS and it asks for the

[@dlhodge1066]

Hi, guys! Love the video very informative! I’ve been in the r/c world for a while & never have gotten all the info on charging, recharging, balancing & when to discharge the battery. Can you help me out? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Sure, give us a call 562-425-9000 either Roger or one of our techs will help you out with anything you need to know.

[@SkunkWorks2001]

How many amps to discharge/store a 5000mah LiPo on the X2? Thanks much 🤔

[@travisdowney2269]

Awesome videos guys! I'm a noob and am learning a lot from your videos. Keep it up! I was curious if you guys had some recommendations for a few good, not stupid expensive, balancing lipo chargers. The info would be much appreciated!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for your feedback... if you have a moment then give us a call [phone] and talk to one of our tech experts. there is no such thing as an ideal Lipo charger, for the most part, if it charges your batteries and gives you an indication of Voltage and Amp then it is good enough. Also, make sure that whatever you are getting has manufacturers warranty and support (this is usually a good sign if the charger is any good).

[@travisdowney2269]

@@Rcstreetshop Thanks guys! I will definitely give you guys a call! Thanks for the info!

[@nestorrangel6288]

I have the prophet sport mini 50w dynamite charger, Can i charge the 800mah that comes with the mini t at 1A? Or what charger can i buy to charge a battery of 800mah

[@casparjenk1494]

how long can you drive on a 5000mah 2s and 3s lipo battery

[@amirmotalet361]

Hi man, I'm learning a lot from you, thanks for everything, I have a question you might find stupid but Its a real question for me , I would appreciate your help, I want to know in which way I'm spending more electricity when charging lipo batteries please? for example let say I want to charge (12) 4S 1500 mah batteries and I have a 200w 12A charger with 2 spot for charging ( like isdt D2 charger ) I can charge all 12 batteries at once by using parallel charging in just one hour,, also I can charge them one by one and each take one hour in parallel charging the fans of charger blow all the time , but if I charge them one by one the fan just work few minute once in a while, I like to know in which way I'm using more electricity ? thanks a lot

[@Rcstreetshop]

With 12 batteries you are limited with Power(Wattage) of your charger, and the necessity to balance each lipo while charging. although Watts = Volts * Amps, the only "accurate" way to really tell is to plug the battery in and see how much wattage it needs. Some chargers even adjust the max Amperage, when you set the battery setting before charging begins... so it depends. What is more crucial is that you need to balance each battery/cell while charging...so charging 12 4S batteries at a time in parallel is not recommended unless you have ways to balance them (by basically having 12 balancers). Your fans go off because charging two batteries drains a lot power and it needs to cool down electronic components.

[@iwanttobetankman4260]

Can you make a video about nimh charging? I've been doing research on it, but I'm seeing conflicting info and I'm just confused on what to do.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Thank you for the idea, we'll definitely do👍

[@leonarddroneview6947]

Does it hurt to charge a life o when it's halfway full well that damage it? Or should it be discharged then recharged

[@Rcstreetshop]

Lipo batteries do not effected by "memory" the same way as NiCd

[@jamesingham3032]

I have a question I have 5200 mah batteries but my charger goes up to 5 amps is it ok to charge it still

[@PC-uz1pv]

So, without the balance board, i just have a port that's labeled 4321-. So, so I plug it in to the left, right, middle?

[@11thsleepwalker]

Hi! I have a B6AC+ charger and a 5500mAh lipo. But the charger option will only go to 5.0 A at max. Will there be any trouble or is it just taking a bit more time to charge the battery?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Correct, it'll be longer (but actually it is better for the battery to charge with low Amperage, as you are not forcing the charge).

[@scotchie4202]

Would a 25c thunder power be a good battery for a vxl rustler

[@Rcstreetshop]

Absolutely! Actually a pretty decent one

[@AgentBlackCrow]

How do we know when to stop? Does charging end once full charge has been achieved? Thanks for the video.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, it depends on the settings (battery type, voltage etc)

[@blake_niewoonder]

the charger should stop it automatically

[@elmosworld2694]

I bought a charger liked this but what is the thing with the rainbow looking wires u plug the white thing in mine didn't come with that pls reply I need help

[@chrisgraf1304]

Thanks guys. Quick question - 45 mins to an hour is this a quick Lipo charge or just a regular charge? Also once the battery is charged, normally do chargers alert you when it's charged? Cheers

[@rionz1986]

Hiya I have a 2s 4200Mah 7.4v 32c Panther Power battery that came stock with my car. I balance charge it with a UP100AC Plus charger and I set the charger to 4.2a. When it is charging is it normal for it to drop to 0.3a - 0.6a and while charging it says 8.25V how long would it take to charge like that and is it safe? I'm Just wondering if that is normal or not as I am a total novice when it comes to charging li-po's. You video was very informative and helped me a lot I am guessing the battery is a cheap Chinese one as it came stock with the car from GearBest and will be looking for a better one very soon.

[@Rcstreetshop]

It is normal and actually even good for your battery when current drops and raises back. If all the numbers are correct, then it shouldn't take you longer then 1h ( +/-10mins )

[@nsvaluto48328]

Just saw charge video on lipos you mentioned good battery brands is radiant a good one?

[@Rcstreetshop]

"Good" is a relative word. If manufacture provides warranty for the product, plus puts real numbers/information on it, then it is definitely a good one.

[@vincestyles1030]

How do you know when the battery is done charging

[@bennett7995]

Hi guys very factual and funny video as usual haha. Im new to all of this Im about to buy my first rc car but what happens if I charge my battery for example and don’t use it Is there a way I should store it?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Most of the chargers these days have a "storing mode", and you basically just charge it for storage.

[@Bababooey29]

Can anyone answer a question regarding lipo and how to know if it’s fully charged?

[@truth6242]

I had my Amp at 2A on 5200.. I switched to 4A .. I was wondering why it took so long to charge.

[@Yomamaonmyballs]

Ok so my 5200mah 50c 7.4v 2cell I would charge it with 5.2a and 7.4v correct???????

[@andrewwong3950]

Hi, great video as I am just starting to get in to lipos. I purchased a Traxxas charger and a Traxxas 5800mah 2s lipo for my stampede. I noticed the battery is in a soft case but I am planning to jump and bash my truck as Traxxas shows in their videos. Will this damage the battery and cause a fire later on? Why does Traxxas use/recommend soft cases in their lipos vs hard cases?

[@Rcstreetshop]

It is hard to say why Traxxas does it one way vs the other, but regardless, it is always a good idea to add extra layer of protection, no matter how you plan to ride/play with it. Batteries do not like direct impacts, but if you physically do not hit the battery, then everything will be safe.

[@toddlaplanteVT85]

One other thing to add about soft case lipos that may not be oblivious at first.. if you have a hard case lipo, there is no way for you to physically "see" the cells so if one was starting to swell or puff, you may not notice it til it's to late w/a hard case lipo. Not that I'm against them.. I've run both soft and hard case lipos for years and never had a problem with either

[@MrFRESKOTV]

I recently purchased the black edition of this Hitec x2 , is it bad if I charge 1 venom 3s 5000 35c lipo At 100 Watts ? Since this charger let’s you split from both Chanel’s either 50 on one side or 50 on the other it gives you the option to put 100 watts on one side but is it safe ?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Its never a good idea to push electronics to the limit, but if you do not abuse it, nothing bad is going to happen. Hitec has safety cut offs, so you should be good.

[@jimmylee8459]

Thanks for the video I have purchase the same charger for my Emaxx. I have a 5200mah Zeee 7.4 battery. Do I charge at 5.0 or 5.2mah ? Thanks

[@Rcstreetshop]

5.2A it 1C charging rate, which is indeed the recommended charging rate.

[@FofaBartz]

Is 2 amps good for a 5500 battery? If no, then how much should I put it for?

[@Xavier-mk5kv]

anyone know why my charger says battery not detected? I was charging all of my batteries and as I'm on the last battery to charge it says battery not detected on both charging ports

[@bradmarion1438]

Just came across this vid. I'm new to the RC world and was curious on what lipo battery I should look at buying for my Traxxas Slash 4x4 vxl ? Any help would be appreciated. Been looking at Venom, Gen, Hoovo, Turnigy. I have the T240 duo charger. Thx!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Any 3S 25C lipo battery from the reputable supplier would do it...we would suggest Venom in your list.

[@bradmarion1438]

Thx for the reply. I'm also debating on going to Nitro as well. You guys have helped out with all your vids. Gained 2 new subscribers with me and friend of mine we're both farley newbies to the RC fun. Thx!

[@notaluckyturret5156]

my lipo battery is a 2s 7200mah but the charger won't go up to 7.2 plz help

[@Nolan320]

isnt it better for the battery if you always charge it at 1 amp, thats what my hobby store told me so thats what i do, is that ok?

[@Rcstreetshop]

It is definitely safe for any batter over 1000mah, but not necessarily optimal. The golden rule is to charge with 1C charge rate or 1x of capacity. So if you have 1000Mh pack your "safe charge" should be 1A and if you have 5000Mah pack, then it is 5A

[@jessesanchez2932]

Can I charge a Traxxas lipo 5000mah 3s 11.1 battery that has the integrated balance connector with a prophet sport mini multi chemistry charger

[@Rcstreetshop]

As long as you have right wiring you may charge any Traxxas lipo battery with any dedicated Lipo charger

[@KTHKUHNKK]

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[@Rcstreetshop]

Thanks for your feedback Keith!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

ANY THING TO HELP A FELLOW KZbinR. KK

[@jessejarrar]

So I got a lipo charger that only charges at multiples of 100 mAh. I have 150 mAh eflite 1s batteries. Does that mean I have to charge them at 0.1 amps? Will it still charge the entire battery if I select 100 mAh since there is no 150 mAh option?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, it will charge, it just going to take a bit more time.

[@jakegelfand1257]

When the battery is done charging will the charger cut off charging or will it continue until you tell it to stop?

[@Rcstreetshop]

If you select right battery type, it will stop charging (auto cut off)when the battery is charged.

[@checkscore8103]

I have a 7.4 volt battery and have it set to that is it ok if i see the volts go above that it that bad

[@Rcstreetshop]

Full charge voltage for lipo battery is 4.2V per cell, for 7.4 battery it is going to be 2x4.2= 8.4V

[@thomaswirgau1152]

What will the voltage say when I need to charge it?

[@Rcstreetshop]

you need to charge a Lipo battery when voltage drops to 3V per cell

[@scooba_guy4615]

What is your professional opinion of Ovonic 50C 7.4V 5200mAh 2S Lipo w/ Deans Plug batteries? Curious if these would be suitable for a backyard basher in a 1/10 scale Duratrax Evader BX Pro 2wd buggy with 8.5T 4000kv EZRun brushless ESC and Motor kit in it? Thoughts?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Unfortunately, we haven't had a chance to test Ovonic batteries, so we can't really tell.

[@cycork]

i’m firing up my new Dr10 thanks!

[@mariogamez1356]

Hello how do you know or check when battery is fully charged

[@g.w.3816]

I'm a newbie to lipos you said charge at 4.2 amps if I wanted to play it safe could I charge at 4.0 or 4.1 amps?

[@jackk8422]

No point to doing so

[@randyrusso3873]

Hi guys, This video was super helpful. The only question I have is if the charger stops charging the battery when it’s done or if I have to monitor it? I have the exact same charger and the exact same battery that you use in the video.

[@randyrusso3873]

Actually, I was looking in the manual for the charger and I found that it does emit a chime and says finished when done! Sorry for the dumb question.

[@Rcstreetshop]

No problem Randy, charger stops charging at a different voltage with different battery types, make sure you chose right battery type (NiCd or Lipo).

[@winnrscircle]

Does this charger come with balance board and adaptors

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, it does.

[@jorgemontesdeoca895]

How do you know how many s does your battery have if it does not say in your battery like that one is a 2s but how did u know

[@Rcstreetshop]

"S" is the number of cells. If yours has two, then its 2S, another way is to check voltage: 7.2V is 2S, 11.1 - 3S, 14.3V - 4S etc.

[@jnewlander9483]

So i have a 5200 mah battery but i have been charging it at just 2 amps, should i charge it at 5.2 amps?

[@Rcstreetshop]

2A is perfectly fine if you don't mind waiting over 2h. If you change it to 5.2A it will take only one hour and still be safe

[@ijtlii4650]

Does anyone know at what voltage i should stop charging a 1500mah 4s battery? I dont wanna overcharge

[@Rcstreetshop]

It automatically stops at 4,2V per cell (16.8V), if you charge with Lipo charger.

[@catay_6515]

are HRB lipos any good?

[@jamestremain8115]

OOOOPS..it asks for the per cell discharge Voltage: 1-2 or 3. How do you know which to enter ? Great vid, I hit and subbed, thanks.

[@Rcstreetshop]

You do not want to go lower than 3.0V per cell (2.8V at most).

[@jamestremain8115]

RC Street Shop Thanks for the reply. So you would want to set it for #3 then, got it. Thanks guys.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Anytime!

[@dynamiik-4168]

Connection breaks keep popping up and everything is fine the numbers are right the balance cable is fine, I don't know what else to do

[@jamestremain8115]

Hi guys. I have 2S 280mAh batteries. To charge them at 1C rate would it be at .2 or 2.8 ? Thanks.

[@Rcstreetshop]

Sure, it is 0.2-0.3A

[@EastTactics]

My charger has the option to cut off when it reaches 5400 mAh (That’s obviously what I set it to because it is a 5400 MAH battery). It also has a built-in feature where it will shut off when all the cells reach 4.20. The question is which is more important to go by. Because if I go by the first option I noticed that my charger stops when my cells are around 4.11, 4.12 etc. am I OK to restart it until each cell gets to the 4.20 threshold?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, Voltage is more important. The battery is fully charged only when it reaches 4.2V per cell.

[@EastTactics]

RC Street Shop thank you!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Anytime 👍

[@Dhall-sg2hf]

So im new to lipo's and im using this same charger, just got it in a package deal kinda thing. when I started charging it just shows how long its been charging, how do I know when to stop charging or will it stop on its own?

[@Wafitafi]

Did you find out I wanna know

[@Dhall-sg2hf]

@@Wafitafi I'm pretty sure they stop on their own, but since it's a lipo and to be safe I set a timer for 45mins then take it off charge when the timer is up. They say charge between 45mins to an hour and NO longer. That's how I've done it and works great.

[@mrglobul12]

I bought a Traxxas 4Tec 2.0 and a 2S LiPO and charger. How does one tell when they've discharged their LiPO too far? I believe the ESC that comes with the car has low voltage detection. Thanks!!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, you need to switch ESC to lipo mode and it will do it for you.

[@mrglobul12]

@@Rcstreetshop thanks!

[@dablet]

if charging is through the skinny wires, then why do we need to hook up the 2 thick wires?

[@Rcstreetshop]

One set of wires charge the battery and another - checks voltage for each individual cell.

[@joelskids6120]

So smart

[@abdulrahmanalsolami9340]

Can you please recommend a couple of good lipo battery company’s + are dynamite reaction battery’s good ? And what do you think about Zhee batteries? THANKS!!!

[@abdulrahmanalsolami9340]

Oh and i forgot to mention i need them to have an ec5 connector

[@moreletters361]

What if my charger only charges at 4 Amps max. But my battery is a 5000mah 11. 1v would that still be okay to charge with 4 amps?

[@Rcstreetshop]

Yes, it is just going to take a little bit longer, but it actually is even better for your batteries.

[@falconvisionuavloworbit]

Where can I buy the adapter for 6cell ballencer

[@randomstuff-wg6nj]

hi so can i charge a 400mah battery on a 500mah charger or will it smoke/explod

[@Rcstreetshop]

No, it would not set in on fire, if you you Lipoly charger.

[@randomstuff-wg6nj]

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[@malcolmportelli9059]

Question, does the balance mode charge and balance the batteries at the same timw or does it balance it only?

[@Rcstreetshop]

It depends on the charger, but "usually" it just ballances

[@malcolmportelli9059]

@@Rcstreetshop my charger actually charged and balanced it

[@spikenmike4384]

First time RC enthusiast here. I have a 50C-5000mAh-3c charge rate-2s 7.v Battery and the charger has 1A 2A 3a and 4a Switches which should i use? from my understanding for each 1000 is 1a charge rate? I'm reading on using the 5A but only have 4A is it safe? I assume it will just take longer to fully charge? ((i have a fire extinguisher on standby lol )

[@Rcstreetshop]

Correct.You should be using 4A and although it is going to be a bit longer (1,20h instead of 1h), but it is actually be safer (you are not putting to much current on the battery hence not stressing anything).

[@spikenmike4384]

@@Rcstreetshop Thank you for the response much appreciated!

[@Rcstreetshop]

Anytime! Ride safe! 👍

[@tgro]

Can you do a 5200mAH Zeee battery I don't think mine is working properly.

[@Rcstreetshop]

The battery is a power source, it shouldn't matter what brand it is.

[@winnrscircle]

Is it necessary to have a ammo box to charge lipo batteries in. And to store the batteries in? Or is a lipo bag enough? What room temperature should lipo be kept? Are lipo batteries safe in hot weather. Can I transport lipos in hot car.

[@Rcstreetshop]

If you do everything right, then even a lipo bag is a bit too much....you don't need these, unless you charge Lipo batteries with wrong charger (or setting) or you charge a damaged pack. You may totally treat Lipo batteries like any other batteries, just don't drop them or shortcut. Hot weather/car is OK.

[@winnrscircle]

Thanks so much I am just getting my first Lipo battery. And am a little uneasy about the whole thing been watching KZbin seeing a lot of people store their batteries in ammo boxes.

[@Rcstreetshop]

If you know how to properly charge then even lipo-bag is unnecessary. We charge Lipos everyday...actually 5-10 times a day.....and still OK after all these years...

[@jfil5518]

I have a question that I couldn't find the answer too. Do you plug in the charger in prior to connecting battery or vice versa?

[@Rcstreetshop]

You first power on charger and then you plug the battery in

[@jfil5518]

@@Rcstreetshop thank you!

[@RCBASHERTRUCK]

I charge all my 5000 to 5500 mah battery at .7 for years is that a problem I mean it takes forever but they last a long time

[@Rcstreetshop]

No, it is not a problem, it is just going to take 7 hours instead of 1. But on the other hand, it is better for your battery when you charge it on slow charger.