how do you keep your packs running good????

[JASON ABBOTT]

i was jsut wondering what you guys do to your packs to keep them running strong and good for along time

[rscamp]

Oh, just the usual stuff.

I balance the packs every so often and store NiCds discharged. I store LiPos 50% charged. I don't like leaving (anything but LiPos) fully charged because the pack performs quite poorly.

I never re-peak a pack as I think this is a form of abuse. NiCds seem to like being fully discharged. NiMH cells don't like this quite as much. I like to wait at least 20 minutes before charging a NiCd pack that has been working hard (fast discharge). It seems to be harder on the pack if I charge too soon. I'm not as sure about waiting to charge NiMH after high current usage as I have less experience with them. I also use a cooling tube if the batteries are warm.

I monitor charging at home by connecting an Orbit charger to the PC. The charge/discharge curves can be telling.

Rob

[Jan Blom]

What kind of packs are you talking about? Tx and Rx or power packs for motors??

[JASON ABBOTT]

ya were talking about any of the packs i just got a bunch of new packs and cells and i want to start off right with them. :)

[PurgatorY]

Take a look at this info and pay special interest to the very last topic called "Charging my new Battery Pack"

http://members.aol.com/davthacker/nimhfaq.htm

Dennis

[rscamp]

What kind of packs are you talking about? Tx and Rx or power packs for motors??Power packs - mostly for electric helis...

Rob

[Gary Maker]

Red Scholefield is one of the formost experts on NiCads and NiMh batteries.
His Battery Clinic offers some of the best info you will find. Check it out!

http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/