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    About house temp so around 60-70*F

    I was charging them at 7 amps

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    General opinion on IR readings should be taken at 72 F .

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    Quote Originally Posted by martin View Post
    General opinion on IR readings should be taken at 72 F .
    Wouldn't you be more concerned about what they would be at operating temp? I know I would be...
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    The 72F is used as a standard guide to compare lipos against one an other, otherwise the numbers will be all over the place. For example if you test a given battery at 72f & get say 2 ohms per cell & you test the same battery at 60f you will see a much higher figure reading.

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    The internal resistance of various cell types is not linear over temperature changes. Cell "A" may give the same IR as cell "B" at 72*, but raise the temperature to 115* and it may have a significantly lower IR value. As a result, listing IR at 72* is of limited value for many of us. Yes, you can compare all cells at one temperature - but it may have little to do with cell performance at the temperatures seen in high performance FE boats.

    I'd rather see IR values measured at 110*. Personally, I don't care what my pack's IR is when it's sitting in storage.



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    So how do you control temp? During a discharge cycle the temp is going to fluctuate based on several variables. Wait isn't cell temp a bye product if IR... lots of variables that don't allow anyone to justify much; unless both parties are using the same equipment AND the same test procedure

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    Quote Originally Posted by longballlumber View Post
    So how do you control temp? During a discharge cycle the temp is going to fluctuate based on several variables. Wait isn't cell temp a bye product if IR... lots of variables that don't allow anyone to justify much; unless both parties are using the same equipment AND the same test procedure
    Not that complicated... You wrap a heating blanket around the pack... when their temp reaches a certain point, you discharge them.
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    Darin, do you normally check IR during discharge or during charge?

    CellPro seems to only allow me to see IR during discharge...
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    To many people look at IR when it's not really giving you all the info. IR measurement is the pathway from the lipo to the tab. It doesn't take into account the quality of the lithium being used. Manufacturers see how many people are looking at IR numbers and now build packs that have low IR to fool people, but use cheaper lithium. You'll know if your lipos have a short life cycle or loose their good punch in a short period of time. To me, this make IR a useless tool. Most of you can tell when your packs are going bad when you run them.
    Lipo optimum running temperature is 86 to 104 deg F. Basing your opinions on IR at 72deg is kind of pointless. Voltage under load and cycle life is whats important.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkF View Post
    To many people look at IR when it's not really giving you all the info. IR measurement is the pathway from the lipo to the tab. It doesn't take into account the quality of the lithium being used. Manufacturers see how many people are looking at IR numbers and now build packs that have low IR to fool people, but use cheaper lithium. You'll know if your lipos have a short life cycle or loose their good punch in a short period of time. To me, this make IR a useless tool. Most of you can tell when your packs are going bad when you run them.
    Lipo optimum running temperature is 86 to 104 deg F. Basing your opinions on IR at 72deg is kind of pointless. Voltage under load and cycle life is whats important.

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    Do you guys use any sort of thermal pad (like the ones we use for PC's) between your Lipo Heater and the lipo's for improved heat transfer? since the lipo's are an uneven surface and all

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    My LiPo heater is a standard "medical" heating pad from WalMart. I wrap it around the packs, it heats from both sides trapping the heat inside. I put it all in an insulated pizza bag, others just wrap it in a towel.



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    ahh ok nice. Is there any accurate way of determining internal temp of the lipo's during/after a heating session?

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    IR gun, the packs heat from the outside but 15-20 minutes seems like plenty. With some experience you'll find a blanket setting to match you target temp.

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