What to do after running my lipos?

[2revo1maxx]

I'm finally going to run my e-maxx tomorrow at work just to see if it's set up the way I want it. My question is when I'm done should I discharge and then recharge my lipos? Should I just balance charge them? They are turnigy 5000 mah 25-35c 3s. I'm unclear on exactly what I should be doing besides just putting them back in the lipo bag. Any help is appreciated.

Also does anyone know the approximate run time I'll get?

 

[sweetdiesel]

You don't need to discharge your lipos before charging them again. Just let them cool to ambient temps before charging.

If you plan on storing them for a prolonged period, fully charge them then discharge to 50% of their capacity or approximately 3.85 volts per cell.

Anytime you charge a pack that is more than 2S, always balance charge them.

 

[hamz9561]

On my all of my high-speed electrics, I get about 12-15 minutes of run time.

 

[frickenjoey]

Yup balance charge them just as SD said. I balance mine every charge just to be safe. Can't hurt to do that. I figure you will get 15-20 out of the packs. That is about what I get with my Flux with the same packs.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Ok, thank you guys. My charger has a storage mode, I assume it just does what's necessary for that. How long is too long to let them sit before they need the storage charge?

 

[frickenjoey]

I would say anything over six months. I just got back from being gone for 8months and mine were still pretty good after a storage charge. It just keeps them at a nice happy medium.

 

[robmob]

If I'm not going to be using a LiPo's or LiFe pack for more than a week I will put them in store mode. Sometimes a week can turn into 2, 3, 4........you get the idea.

I also only balance charge. It is good habit to get into.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Sounds like a plan.

Update: Just took it for the maiden voyage down at work, I'm overwhelmed at the power! I was in the warehouse and couldn't even get up to top speed because of the wheelies...

 

[slowngreen]

What to do after running my lipos?

Brush your teeth, you were prolly smiling the entire time so theres a good chance of a bug or something being stuck on them.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Take two ibprofens before running your rig so your jaw won't hurt so bad from smiling excessively.

 

[slowngreen]

Good to take precaution for sure.

 

[2revo1maxx]

 

[exmark93]

after every run i make a habit of putting them into store mode, even if i know ill be using the next day. i do this because its good for the batteries and when i want to run, i wont be waiting an hour for my batts to charge cause they're already at 3/4 their capacity