Is My Lipo Rooted

Discussion in 'The Chat Room' started by Andrew R, Mar 27, 2014.

By Andrew R on Mar 27, 2014 at 9:31 PM
  1. Andrew R

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    Guys need some help I have not had a bad lipo yet but think I may have my first.

    I noticed after flying the other day that one of my packs was showing lower than usual capacity left, I usually fly them to about 30% left.

    I checked the pack and noticed all the cells were the same % except for 1 cell which was around 12% which brought the overall value down.

    I cycled the pack and it seemed to cycle OK with it charging fully to 100%.

    Any advise or comments appreciated.

    Andrew
     
    Andrew R, Mar 27, 2014
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Discussion in 'The Chat Room' started by Andrew R, Mar 27, 2014.

    1. 5Fidy

      5Fidy RIP Jason

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      Did it take a bit more time to charge. If so it maybe
      Cactus give it another fly but I would reduce your flight time by a 1/4 just in case that cell gives up the ghost while in the air. Then land and wack a cell checker on it and if the voltage/% is down compared to the others I would maybe retire that pack. Or CRASH WILL PAY A VISIT.............
       
      5Fidy, Mar 27, 2014
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    2. 5Fidy

      5Fidy RIP Jason

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      Also give it a hard time for this test flight. Cycling the pack does not draw the current like flying it heavy load
      Will make or break it.
       
      5Fidy, Mar 27, 2014
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      Thanks 5Fidy, ill try on the weekend.
       
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    4. TrAuMaChAsER

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      TrAuMaChAsER, Mar 28, 2014
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    5. Andrew R

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      Thanks Ill check it out
       
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