VALKEN Lipo 11.1V 1200 mAh 30C Valken Energy Battery - Stick

LiPo 11.1V 1200 mAh 30C Valken Energy Battery - Stick

Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) packs are the successors of 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 allows choosing a pack suitable for virtually every AEG replica. They do not exhibit the memory effect. They can be charged very frequently, without the need to discharge them completely. Frequent charging is advantageous for every type of battery.

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 percentage of self-discharge. An unused pack will lose approximately 3-5% of energy per month. It is important to pay attention to an unused pack as there is a risk that, due to not being used for an extended period, it may discharge below the minimum acceptable value (3V per cell) and involuntary 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 to an average of 70%.

Used correctly, a LiPo pack has an exploitation period of an average of 500-700 cycles. An important factor is the temperature at which LiPo packs can operate. Unlike other batteries, LiPo cells work well at low temperatures. However, they should be charged at room temperature. To maintain the good condition of LiPo batteries, they must be balanced during charging with a service connector, which most LiPo packs have (a good LiPo charger has a built-in balancer).