VALKEN LiPo battery 11.1v Valken Energy 1300mAh 25 / 50c (stick)

Valken Energy 11.1V 1300mAh 25/50C LiPo Battery (Stick)

Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) packs are the successors to the well-known Lithium-ion (LiIon) packs. The fundamental advantage of LiPo is undoubtedly the capacity-to-size ratio. The packs are very small while maintaining very high electrical efficiency, which makes it possible to choose a suitable pack for virtually every AEG replica. They do not show the memory effect. It can be charged very frequently, without the need to discharge it completely. Frequent charging is beneficial for every battery type.

It is crucial to remember not to discharge a LiPo pack below 3V per cell and not to overcharge above 4.2V per cell. Another advantage of LiPo packs is a small self-discharge percentage. The unused pack will lose about 3-5% of energy per month. It is important to pay attention to an unused pack as there is a risk that, due to non-use for an extended period, it may discharge below the acceptable minimum value (3V per cell) and unintended chemical reactions may occur, leading to a deterioration of the pack's properties including permanent damage and, in extreme cases, fire. An unused LiPo pack should be charged on average to 70%.

Used correctly, a LiPo pack has an average lifespan of 500-700 cycles. An important factor 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. To maintain the good condition of LiPo batteries, they need to be balanced during charging with a service connector, which most LiPo packs have (a good LiPo charger is equipped with a built-in balancer).