Current settings for Storage and Balancing modes

[White_Crow_G]

Well, the question itself is actually in the name of a thread )
Just found myself getting bored waiting two of my batteries to discharge to storage voltage.
In my charger (hota d6 pro) current is 1A for balancing and storage modes by default. should i use it as it is, or i can go for 1C charging rate for these tasks?

 

[RustyUs]

Discharging power on the Hota D6 Pro is 15watts. So don't be surprised when you see the amperage value on the screen being low. If you want faster discharging, you'll need to use a separate discharger or use the external discharging capabilities of the charger.

 

[White_Crow_G]

Discharging power on the Hota D6 Pro is 15watts. So don't be surprised when you see the amperage value on the screen being low. If you want faster discharging, you'll need to use a separate discharger or use the external discharging capabilities of the charger.

got you regarding DIScharging. what if in my case - i need to CHARGE to reach storage voltage?
Can i increase current to 1c?
And what will happens if i will increase current for discharge? it will just not go for Amp i've set, or?

 

[RustyUs]

Yes, 1C charge rate is fine. When in STORAGE mode, if the voltage of the LiPo battery pack is below the storage 3.8v/cell value, the charger will charge the cells until it gets to 3.8v/cell (or whatever storage voltage you prefer). When in STORAGE mode, if the voltage of the LiPo battery pack is above the storage 3.8v/cell value, the charger will discharge the cells.

 

[RustyUs]

got you regarding DIScharging. what if in my case - i need to CHARGE to reach storage voltage?
Can i increase current to 1c?
And what will happens if i will increase current for discharge? it will just not go for Amp i've set, or?

Well, the question itself is actually in the name of a thread )
Just found myself getting bored waiting two of my batteries to discharge to storage voltage.
In my charger (hota d6 pro) current is 1A for balancing and storage modes by default. should i use it as it is, or i can go for 1C charging rate for these tasks?

STORAGE mode operation will look at the voltage of the cells and if the cells are above or below 3.8v per cell (for LiPo), the charger will charge or discharge cells accordingly. I think you want to know why it takes so long to bring a pack's voltage down while in STORAGE mode and why I talked about the 15 watts in other post. 15 watts of discharging power is not a lot. Having STORAGE mode/task started on (for example) a fully charged 5200mAh 2S LiPo battery, you will likely only see about 1.8A on the display even if you have STORAGE mode current parameter set at the 15A maximum.

 

[RustyUs]

I usually point here for info on LiPo batteries... https://www.rogershobbycenter.com/lipoguide/
The Ultimate Guide to Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Batteries for RC Enthusiasts

 

[White_Crow_G]

STORAGE mode operation will look at the voltage of the cells and if the cells are above or below 3.8v per cell (for LiPo), the charger will charge or discharge cells accordingly. I think you want to know why it takes so long to bring a pack's voltage down while in STORAGE mode and why I talked about the 15 watts in other post. 15 watts of discharging power is not a lot. Having STORAGE mode/task started on (for example) a fully charged 5200mAh 2S LiPo battery, you will likely only see about 1.8A on the display even if you have STORAGE mode current parameter set at the 15A maximum.

Thank you.
My main kind of guessing is - CAN i or CAN NOT set the ciurrent to 1c for storage charhing/discharging and, MAINLY, if it safe

 

[RustyUs]

Thank you.
My main kind of guessing is - CAN i or CAN NOT set the ciurrent to 1c for storage charhing/discharging and, MAINLY, if it safe

A 1C charge rate is the general "safe" recommendation. The same 1C charge rate current setting for STORAGE mode will be great for most people.