LiPo 11,1V Valken Energy 1400mah 15/25C Tri-Cell Battery

LiPo 11.1V Valken Energy 1400mAh 15/25C battery (3-module)

Lithium-ion-polymer ( LiPo ) packs are the successors to the well-known lithium-ion ( LiIon ) packs. The main advantage of LiPo batteries is undoubtedly their capacity-to-size ratio. They are very small in size while retaining a very high current capacity, which makes it possible to select a suitable pack for practically every AEG replica. They have no memory effect. They can be charged very frequently without being discharged first. Frequent charging is  beneficial for this type of battery.

Please remember not to discharge below 3V per cell and not to overcharge above 4.2V per cell. Another advantage of LiPo packs is the low percentage self-discharge. When not in use, the pack loses about 3-5% of its energy per month. It is necessary to keep an eye on the pack, as during very long storage a discharge below the permissible minimum value ( 3V per cell ) and irreversible chemical reactions may occur, which may cause deterioration of the pack properties including its permanent damage, in extreme cases - ignition. An unused LiPo pack should be charged at an average of about 70%.

When properly operated, the life of LiPo packs is on average 500-700 cycles. An important consideration is the temperature at which LiPo packs can operate. Unlike other batteries, LiPo cells perform well at low temperatures.  However, they should be charged at room temperature. In order to keep LiPo batteries in good condition, they should be balanced during charging using a service plug, which most LiPo packs have ( a good LiPo charger has a built-in balancer ).

How to use Li-Po batteries ( PDF )