Hey, anyone here using LiPo batteries for their drones or RC stuff? I’ve been looking into them and thought I’d share some things I’ve learned about safe handling and maintenance. LiPo batteries are super common for high-performance RC gear like cars, boats, planes, and even drones, but they can be dangerous if not treated right. Here are a few things I think are important to know:
I’ve used LiPo batteries for years but never realized how much care they need. Like, I didn’t know about storing them at 3.6-3.8v for safe storage until I read this. Definitely gonna follow that from now on!
@Peyton
Yeah, it’s easy to forget but so important. You want your battery to last, not just be charged and forgotten about lol.
@Peyton
Isn’t it a bit much to discharge them that low just for storage? What happens if you leave them fully charged?
Westin said:
@Peyton
Isn’t it a bit much to discharge them that low just for storage? What happens if you leave them fully charged?
If you leave them fully charged for too long, they can degrade faster. LiPos are sensitive to being fully charged or fully drained. It’s all about keeping them in that sweet spot, you know?
I definitely agree about getting a proper LiPo safety bag. I’ve seen a few fires happen from careless charging and it’s no joke. Fireproof bags are super cheap too, so totally worth it.
Hollis said:
I definitely agree about getting a proper LiPo safety bag. I’ve seen a few fires happen from careless charging and it’s no joke. Fireproof bags are super cheap too, so totally worth it.
Totally. I got one of those bags last year after hearing about a friend’s LiPo fire. Not worth the risk at all.
I always heard that you can store LiPos in a fridge, but you say not to? That’s news to me!
Quill said:
I always heard that you can store LiPos in a fridge, but you say not to? That’s news to me!
Yeah, it’s weird but the fridge can cause condensation to build up inside the battery, which can be dangerous. It’s better to just store them at room temp.
Quill said:
I always heard that you can store LiPos in a fridge, but you say not to? That’s news to me!
Good to know, I’ve been storing mine in the fridge just ‘cause it seems like a smart idea. Guess I’ll stop doing that now.
Anyone else worried about overcharging? I always feel like I’m gonna mess it up and ruin the battery.
Gael said:
Anyone else worried about overcharging? I always feel like I’m gonna mess it up and ruin the battery.
I used to stress about it too, but using a proper LiPo balance charger makes it way easier. It’ll stop charging once it hits the max level, so no worries about overcharging.
Gael said:
Anyone else worried about overcharging? I always feel like I’m gonna mess it up and ruin the battery.
Yep, the charger makes all the difference. Just make sure it’s compatible with your battery and it’ll do the hard work for you.
So, what’s the deal with the 3.0v per cell rule? I’ve been letting my battery drop below that, thinking it wouldn’t hurt.
Reagan said:
So, what’s the deal with the 3.0v per cell rule? I’ve been letting my battery drop below that, thinking it wouldn’t hurt.
You really want to keep it above 3.2v. Dropping below 3.0v causes permanent damage to the battery. It’s good to stay on top of it!
Reagan said:
So, what’s the deal with the 3.0v per cell rule? I’ve been letting my battery drop below that, thinking it wouldn’t hurt.
Oof, guess I’ve been killing my batteries then… I’ll keep an eye on that now.