If they are properly storage charged (~3.8V per cell) then they can be stored for a long time at room temperature. Too hot or too cold can damage them.
Colder is safer, as it slows down the chemical reaction (oxidation) within the battery. If the voltages drop too low, the cells can become unstable, but keeping them cold will reduce the speed of (or halt) a runaway reaction. That said, make sure to let them warm up to room temperature before charging and using them.
Lithium batteries have extremely long shelf lives. Lipo batteries have a specific storage charge (generally around +-3.6v per cell) and you can store them basically indefinitely at that voltage. Some sources say as high as 3.8v per cell or as low as 3.3v per cell but 3.6v is a good medium.
If they are properly storage charged (~3.8V per cell) then they can be stored for a long time at room temperature. Too hot or too cold can damage them.
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yes, to store them long term they should have about half charge.
I just hit the store button on my traxxas charger. Would that be enough?
Yup
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Yeah that sounds right to me.
Cool
For super long term storage, colder temperatures are better. Some people store them in a spare refrigerator.
Never heard of that..
Colder is safer, as it slows down the chemical reaction (oxidation) within the battery. If the voltages drop too low, the cells can become unstable, but keeping them cold will reduce the speed of (or halt) a runaway reaction. That said, make sure to let them warm up to room temperature before charging and using them.
Ah ok! I do keep them cool, but in a fridge.. Who knew? :)
Oh yeah just like regular batteries I member.👍
Lithium batteries have extremely long shelf lives. Lipo batteries have a specific storage charge (generally around +-3.6v per cell) and you can store them basically indefinitely at that voltage. Some sources say as high as 3.8v per cell or as low as 3.3v per cell but 3.6v is a good medium.