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mustbnitro · **lipo charging/breakin? -** 12.31.2007, 06:27 PM

I am new to BL and have my set-up with a True R/C 8000MAH 14.8V 4S Lipo rated at: 80A(10C)/120A(15C) Max charge volts :4.2V/Cell@8Amps. To charge, an MRC 989. My question is now I don't want to blow a new battery and want to keep a long life with it.

1)Is there a break-in procedure for Lipo batteries?

2)What should I set the charger at? If 8 Amps max, should I charge under this or at exactly 8? I am new and wanna do this right. What should all of my settings be?

3)There is an auto-cycle function with the MRC 989, should I use this for break-in or when, what should the settings be for that if it is needed or used for Lipo?

4)Is it better to leave Lipos charged or discharged for storage?

Now, I also have a Feigao 9XL I bought, I haven't had an electric in about 8 years, I used to have a speed gem motor in a T3 with a rooster ESC, I know I'm dating myself.

5) Is there a break-in procedure for this or any BL motor?

Thanks!

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mustbnitro RC-Monster Stock Offline Posts: 26 Join Date: Dec 2007	lipo charging/breakin? - 12.31.2007, 06:27 PM I am new to BL and have my set-up with a True R/C 8000MAH 14.8V 4S Lipo rated at: 80A(10C)/120A(15C) Max charge volts :4.2V/Cell@8Amps. To charge, an MRC 989. My question is now I don't want to blow a new battery and want to keep a long life with it. 1)Is there a break-in procedure for Lipo batteries? 2)What should I set the charger at? If 8 Amps max, should I charge under this or at exactly 8? I am new and wanna do this right. What should all of my settings be? 3)There is an auto-cycle function with the MRC 989, should I use this for break-in or when, what should the settings be for that if it is needed or used for Lipo? 4)Is it better to leave Lipos charged or discharged for storage? Now, I also have a Feigao 9XL I bought, I haven't had an electric in about 8 years, I used to have a speed gem motor in a T3 with a rooster ESC, I know I'm dating myself. 5) Is there a break-in procedure for this or any BL motor? Thanks!