LiPo Safety, Use and Care Instructional Video!

[danialahmad323]

what cell voltage display thing are you using

[1971Thebutcher]

Hey Im planning on geting a package on Banana Hobby and it says 90% ready to fly and I Think you have to glue the wings on. I wasnt shure if that is a dificult process to go threw.

[MrPurpleYam]

Are the LiPos that just came in from ordering from BH fully charged already??.. and if they are flying for about 4-5 minutes is about the safe limit right?... So how many minutes will it take for it to be full charged after that 4-5 mintue flight?

[xfacekickerx]

i am going to get lipo for my slash vxl and have lipo cutoff will it automaticlly shut off when it is low?

[falcon2160]

How do I connect the unlabeled servo leads into the "RTF" F-5E 70mm EDF by Blitzrcworks. The instruction manual skips this! Why was the receiver NOT in the jet when it arrived? Why were the #3 and 4 servo leads the only ones labeled? Why did QC tracking "Passed 6" put a check by 1. Tx/Rx Function Check? Why do you guys allow the Chinese to field such poor written instruction manuals? Why is customer support staff so surely, rude and unhelpful?

[hockeydude5122]

do you have to use a balencer while you are running your vehicle ?

[Pilotsofer]

Dear Peter, You did not touch on a VERY important aspect on charging lipos. You forgot to mention that when charging a Lithium Polymer battery with mulitple cells you should use a balancer because the balancer monitors the cells that are charging. If you do not use a balancer it is possible to have the battery catch on fire, decrease battery of lifespan, or permanetley make the battery defective. Pilotsofer

[JPDITTY]

Hi, I was wondering whats the best amp level to charge lipos at? I usually charge my 11.1v lipos @ 2.0amps with my B6 charger.

[shadowfax123456]

um im getting a SR 71 blackbird and how long is the charger charge for??

[dogdude0719]

Can u charge more than 1 lipo in a storage bag?

[DJFlow347]

why buy one of those bags when you could just charge it on a concrete floor in the garage...

[24FRETSHARKFIN]

hey Pete I love Ur videos Ur an awesome rc pilot. 1 suggestion why not make a video showing how to set up 4 channel Coaxial helicopter so when U bring it out 2 box. 2 keep it hovering and not moving left or right or forward on it's on. I guarantee U people will love it. I'm new 2 the hobby thanx

[sigkingkobra]

Does anyone has been contacted Blitz RC Works for warranty? I tried to manage the case directly with Banana Hobby and they dont do anything. The support team doesnt know anything about helicopters and always says that the problem is the battery. In addition helicopter creators, Blitz RC Works have a web page that appears in blank. How can I reach them?

[thegarlands04]

so if standards can take more abuse, wy use lipo?

[livvidd]

hey pete, great vid, whats the c-rating on these lipos refer to?

[pocillipora]

How should Lipos be stored for long periods of time? Should the be stored, at full charge? 40% charged? Ive heard of people storing them in a fridge?

[bananahobby]

Do not store them in a fridge. Just charge them to 50% of the capacity and store in a climate controlled room where it does not get drastically hott them freezing cold. They should be fine. If you store them longer than a few months, it is still good to cycle them every 2 to 3 months.

[MyChiggy]

i heard they explode-_-

[hayabusafmw]

they do

[plorwax]

so all i need is a the right lipo cutoff on my rc car and i can can just run the car as much as i want? or there is a point were i have to stop?

[plorwax]

can i run my car until the battery is dead?

[bananahobby]

If it is Lipo, then no.  It will harm the lipo.

[bananahobby]

You don't want your lipos to discharge farther than 3.1V per cell. That is a safe limit.

[Dr1ftn79]

Hey thanks pete, realy good to have these things explained! cheers for the advice,

[bananahobby]

Glad I could be of help!

[rccrazer]

you got me pete you got me . hey think you can do your 1/16 trojan brushless buggy? i want one but i want to see it run first

[bananahobby]

Will ad that to my list!

[lewandlo]

I think I am correct on using an old pot or pan maybe on a piece of plywood. That would work . you could put a lid on it too. Or how about just putting it on a big ashtray? that is fire proof. And yes, why do they sell things that are unstable? I bet if I were a gun dealer and i was selling a gun that could go off at anytime, they would sue my butt off, no? I bet I would be sued 4 sure....have good 1...Lew

[bananahobby]

It is not that they are unstable. It is all in how a lipo is treated and operated. They are just fine. Example, all your cellular phone batteries are either Lipo or Li Ion.

[johanzcr]

What is the Recommended Charge Current for a 11.1v 5000mah lipo? thanks

[bananahobby]

Well, you can safely charge a 11.1v 5000mah at 5amps "technically". However, I never charge any lipos at past 2.5 amps NO matter the mah ratings. A little slower and lower charge rate such as 2.2 amps will give better longevity to a lipo battery. 5amps is too high of a rating unless you are short on time because you have a flight demo and are in need of a FAST charge. I would recommend charging at 2.2amps.

[plorwax]

do you actually have to discharge your lipo? what will happen if you never discharge your lipo?

[bananahobby]

Lipo's do not hold a memory effect; Thus they do not need to be discharged. However, if you are storing your lipo for a long period of time IE 3 or more months, it is good to put your lipo batteries on storage charge.

[10goarmy]

These batteries should come with a thermal fuse installed in the pack that interrupts the charging current if the pack gets too warm. This could also be installed by the end user in series with the wiring.

[bananahobby]

That is an idea, however, it will add additional cost. Lipo's are really safe as long as you treat them correctly.

[10goarmy]

I little extra cost vs. a house fire. I'll take the extra cost. Pete, you should be pushing this idea to the battery manufacturers. If someone buys a battery from Banana Hobby and screws up the charging cycle then a fire results and kills their kids, you can bet the lawyers will be coming after you regardless of this video and your multiple warnings. Heck, the video itself proves that you are aware that these batteries are unsafe. Just trying to help you, man. Good videos you do, BTW.

[bananahobby]

I thank you for your concern. It is labeled and VERY CLEAR on each Lipo Equipped RC Product. It is a disclaimer we have pushed many times with each lipo based product. We have done the best we can with out actually being there in Person to make them read the instructions.

[lewandlo]

you could just put the battery that you are charging in a roasting pan or metal container, no? just something you could have a fire in .

[bananahobby]

A metal pan would not do any good. It would have to be a fire proof container. We sell Lipo Bags that are fire resistant.

[codeengine]

i have a parkazone corsair i was wondering what the average life span is on the lipo i have had it for about a year and have not used it yet

thanks

[bananahobby]

You can get as much as 1000 charges and discharges from 1 Lipo.  If you are planning to store a lipo with no use for over 3 to 5 months, it is always good to put a storage charge on it before storing. If you leave a balanced voltage of 3.7V per cell, then store, the Lipo would be just fine when you decide to use it.

[insecure53]

Pete, I saw you at RCX, I was going to say hi but you looked busy. I like your videos and I think you're a great pilot. Keep up the good work. = )

[bananahobby]

You should have stopped and said hi! I am never to busy to talk RC with you! Thanks for the comment and for your kind words. Let me know if you ever have any questions! Happy Flying!

[mikefly562]

Thanks Pete for this excellent tutorial on Lipos! Unfortunately, a lot of new hobbyists abuse lipos and not even know it since they are used to NIMH and NICADs. Your presentations of your products are the most fun to watch on Youtube. Keep up the great work with your efforts at Banana Hobby!

[bananahobby]

Thank you so much for the comment! I am so very glad you enjoy the videos! More will be filmed very soon! Thanks again!

[veggie106]

when your done charger the battery do you plug it in right away or wait and when your done playing can you take it out and charge it right away?

thanks

[bananahobby]

When a battery is done charging, you can use it right away. When you are finished running it, it is always good to let the battery cool down for about 20 minutes to your surrounding temperature. Then put it back on the charger.

[aaron3378]

if the plane flys for 10 min should i fly it that long or less than that

[bananahobby]

If you get a max of a 10 minute flight, you should fly for 8 minutes or less and land. That will give your lipos the best in cycles!

[ApOsTle51]

I charge my lipos in a steel cash box. just filled a slot in it to allow the wire to come out. solid steel construction and lockable...pretty much blast proof and only £15 from a hardware store. theres a vid of a cash box containg an exploding lipo on here somewhere..check it out. Nice vid btw :)

[bananahobby]

Thanks!! That is a great idea! Anything that is a fire proof container is great for Lipos!

[verong73]

Hi pete, got a probs with my mini titan e325, i crashed but i fixed it , my Q is why my heli spins a lot, u think its the gyro? thanks

[bananahobby]

That may go under several things why a helicopter will spin. Check that the gyro is in head lock mode first. Then check your tail linkages and your radio programming.

[Sickogore]

Thnks for the info man!!!!!

[bananahobby]

Thanks for the comment and you are very welcome!

[bunglebush]

thanks for the info pete! Ive got a little vision 3 channel helicopter. and been running it on the ground to discharge the battery all the way. oops. hope i didn't hurt it. it seems to be flying to same time as before I did that so I dont think i've dameged it. thanks for the warning

[bananahobby]

If its a lipo, then try to see how long you are flying for and the next time you fly it, fly at least 1 minute less! Thanks for the comment!

[ScabbyNubtail]

One of my club buddies is a very experienced RC guy and he almost burned down his house when a LiPo he was charging went up in smoke. A bag is a great idea.

[bananahobby]

Thanks for sharing that information! That is one of the reasons for this video!

[henman9010]

great vid 5 stars

[bananahobby]

THANK YOU!!

[simplefact4u]

Great video Pete. Thanks for all the useful information :)

[bananahobby]

Thanks for the comment and you're welcome! =)

[xmodscarbonslost]

lol During the credits it says "This video is property o BANANA HOBBY" yes it says O Banana Hobby.

[bananahobby]

lol!! OOPS. Thanks for pointing that out!

[xmodscarbonslost]

no problem, everyone makes mistakes(hint hint=me lol)