Discharging lipos - RC-Monster Forums

BrianG · 02.17.2009, 10:45 AM

According to many places, keeping lipos at an elevated voltage encourages corrosion inside the cell. Discharging to around 3.7-3.8v reduces this. Lipos have VERY low self-discharge, so they'll be fine at that level for months.

JERRY2KONE · **Good stuff. -** 02.17.2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

According to many places, keeping lipos at an elevated voltage encourages corrosion inside the cell. Discharging to around 3.7-3.8v reduces this. Lipos have VERY low self-discharge, so they'll be fine at that level for months.

Its good to hear from the people in the know. Thanks for the info BG.