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Old 29-04-2011
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Default New Charger and New Lipos, How to charge safely ???

Well got my saddle Lipos yesterday so what to do now ???

Do's and Dont's for charging

Ive got 4 x 3.7v / 2 x 7.4v 5400mah 60c Intellect battery packs and a new Core-RC UAC40 Lipo charger..........

I take it that each separate 3.7v pack is classed as a 1S pack but 2 packs in series gives you 7.4v and then classed as a 2S pack

I know my 1C charge rate is 5.4amps and will take 1hr to charge or can charge at less amps and will take longer to charge...........

Should i balance charge the saddles in series as a 2S pack for the first charge and /or everytime

What is the safe minimum voltage to stop over discharging for safety, is that a ESC setting

What is the safe maximum voltage setting for charging as a 2S pack

I havnt got a lipo sack yet but was going to use an old metal biscuit tin

Anything else i need to know

Sorry if these questions sound dumb, ive just heard and seen loads of stories regarding lipo fires mainly due to wrong voltage/charging settings

cheers all you very nice OOPLE users
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