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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2019, 11:26 PM
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Posted By shootist
One more point of interest, the batteries were...

One more point of interest, the batteries were not hurt by leaving them short of full. In the long term it will add more years to their life. I am pretty sure apple does just that to get the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2019, 10:26 PM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
Not everyone, just you. Haha

Not everyone, just you. Haha
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2019, 08:30 PM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
You have a point , lower amp draw stuff they top...

You have a point , lower amp draw stuff they top balance , high amperes we bottom balance, these are in an electric car. They get charged 3 times a day on average. But why wouldn't the cells balance...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2019, 01:56 PM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
I can say from 10 years of experience with...

I can say from 10 years of experience with lifepo4s 3.5 per cell is the optimum charge voltage that extra .15 volts and 30 minutes of baking your batteries is an utter waste. Bb can say what they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2019, 11:17 PM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
You store lithium batteries at 60% charge, If...

You store lithium batteries at 60% charge, If they sit discharged it completely ruins them. Not positive the same applys to lifepo4 but I think it does.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-15-2019, 09:20 AM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
That is exactly the proper charge format. The...

That is exactly the proper charge format. The batteries will not taper themselves. I still would not charge them to that high a voltage. I would want the charger to cut out at 14 or 14.2. You can put...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-15-2019, 01:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
A single stage charger is fine for lipo4. The...

A single stage charger is fine for lipo4. The 14.6 volts is a little high but won't damage them. You will find anything over 14 volts, or 3.5 volts per cell is just fluff and has very little stored...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2019, 09:11 PM
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Views: 16,705
Posted By shootist
Lithium ion batteries don't live as long fully...

Lithium ion batteries don't live as long fully charged , 20 to 80% is their best operating range. 60% is their best storage range. Lithium iron are very different in that regard. But no lithium...
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