With the LBA10, you can balance as you charge. If you balance after a run, you will take a chance of going below voltage from my understanding, not sure if this is true, but I never do it after a run. I do mine after charging them.

THe LBA10 will shut off if the cell voltage gets below a certain value. I usually balance before a charge to get rid of any major imbalances, and then balance while charging as well.

ooops, was not sure. I was told it doesn't, can't remember by who though. :eek:

Well, I read the manual and that's what it said (page 2, second "note"). Haven't tested it to make sure. Probably not a good idea to keep the LBA hooked to the pack all the time as there is still a tiny amount of current drain that could eventually discharge the pack too low.

Right....I agree. It would have helped to read the manual I guess! LOL

I have the LBA6, and I never leave it on the batts for long periods of time. I usually keep a close eye on it, so when the lites stop, I pull it off.