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I think I read somewhere if you charge it with 2c that it just reduce the cell lifetime, nothing else… Has anybody tested this?
Be warned, this is not merely a manufacturer warning, if you charge above 1C you will destroy the cell.
Let me put it this way, if you charged a LiPo with a standard peak charger at alot more than 1C the worst that can happen is this……
Firstly, cell heats up,
Then electrolyte inside cell boils, vapourising, and inflating the cell,
By the time the cell is fully inflated cell will be almost at ignition temperature,
As the cell ruptures the flammable electrolyte catches fire,
This ignites the insides of the lithium cell which will burn like magnesium until it runs out of fuel, it cant be extinguished.
I’m not joking, Lithiums are dangerous if handled incorrectly.
I know of one instance where a guy had his 4WD burnt out because of a LiPo cell. So be careful with them, dont leave them charging unattended.
Also, just to demonstrate how fragile their chemistry is, if you excede 4.2 volts while charging, the battery will be ruined permanently, throw it away. Thats why they need a special charger.
End of rant.
:)uA
