Do i need to break in lipo batteries

[stunks]

I should be getting some lipo battery for my 550e today and was wondering if i would need to break them in and how

[Planehazza]

For the first 10 or so flights, go easy on them with sport flying and just using half of their capacity.

[stunks]

i have two 5100 mah 45c batteries comeing soon what flight time shout i set the timer for on them with me just doing normal flying

[Jamin_00]

First I do is 4:30

Then 5

Then 5:30 which is where I keep them so in 3 flights I'm done and whizzing about.

No probs yet and many cycles in

Must stress I dont do hard 3D

[GravityKills]

if you have a charger with discharge functionality, why not cycle them once or twice at 1C or less.

[amh]

if you have a charger with discharge functionality, why not cycle them once or twice at 1C or less.

The charger I have when doing a discharge will take it down to 9v (3s pack) and I can't adjust this value.

Will taking them down to storage suffice?

[Rob Barnes]

I run Turnigy 5000 6s 40c packs on my 550e, I run in for about 6 flights not doing anything to hard and then set the timer for 6 minutes which is fine. I always charge at 1c never more and the packs last for ages.

[stunks]

I run Turnigy 5000 6s 40c packs on my 550e, I run in for about 6 flights not doing anything to hard and then set the timer for 6 minutes which is fine. I always charge at 1c never more and the packs last for ages.

is that 1A u charge them at

[Jamin_00]

1c is 1 x the mah capacity

So 1c of a 6s 5000 pack would be 5a

[cjcj1949]

What does running in achieve? Is it something to do with gradually increasing the mobility of the ions? Is it superstition or fact based with some theory behind it?

Warming up a lipo before use is a good idea, getting it too hot isn't.

Chris

[Rob Barnes]

is that 1A u charge them at

As above sorry 1c = 5amps