I also have that charger and it it is a request for all experts please can you recomend me a good charger and a proper explanation of do's and dont's while charging a battery .how to use li po safely, what equipmentsdo i need for it ,which
li pos are most reliable and forgiving
.i fused my charger i think at last charge now none of the 3 led glow idont know why it happened is it due to using a damaged li po.is it repairable?
To much question no solutions great confusion please help
This is not the best place but here is my advice:
The IMAX B6 (usually clones) or the IMAX B6 Mini (original) are good all round chargers. Both are computerised and can charge multiple battery chemistries (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/NiCad/NiMH/Lead-Acid etc.). They also have features like LiPo balancing and storage that can be very useful. Clones have the disadvantage of being less accurate in voltage readings. You will need: charger, battery, LiPo safe bag, whatever necessary adapters, multimeter/LiPo voltage checker (better). LiPo balance lead extensions are also nice to have
I don't know if there is such a thing as a 'forgiving' LiPo. ALl I can say is treat it well and it will treat you well.
Here are my tips for LiPo charging:
- Charge in a LiPo safe bag on a fireproof (concrete/granite) surface with nothing flammable nearby
- Never leave a charging LiPo unsupervised. Try to at least be in the same room
- Check individual cell voltages before and after charging. Make sure they are within ~0.03 of each other.
- Check how many mAh you are putting back in the LiPo. For best battery life, it should be less than 80% of the battery's capacity
- If you are not going to be using the LiPo for more than a few days, put it on storage voltage (3.85V per cell) to prevent the LiPo from degrading internally
Do not discharge your LiPo to less than 3.2V per cell or permanent damage WILL OCCUR. 3.7V per cell is a better threshold[/li]
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These are just points that came to mind, do your research before using LiPos. There is much scaremongering when it comes to LiPos but they do have the potential to cause serious damage.