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Batteries : Something More on LIPO Batteries and When to Recharge Them

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LiPo batteries offer several advantages over other types of batteries, such as:Ezoic

  • High energy density: LiPo batteries can store more energy in a smaller size and weight than other types of batteries.
  • Lightweight and compact design: LiPo batteries are ideal for portable electronic devices due to their lightweight and compact design.
  • Low self-discharge rate: LiPo batteries have a low self-discharge rate, which means they can hold their charge for longer periods of time.

However, LiPo batteries also have some disadvantages, such as:

  • Cost: LiPo batteries can be more expensive than other types of batteries.
  • Shorter lifespan: LiPo batteries have a shorter lifespan than other types of batteries, typically lasting around 500-800 charge cycles.
  • Safety concerns: LiPo batteries can be more prone to swelling, overheating, and catching fire if not used or stored properly.

Overall, LiPo batteries offer many advantages for portable electronic devices due to their high energy density and lightweight design. However, they also have some disadvantages that should be considered when choosing a battery for a particular application.

This is a very good article (click below) on understanding LIPO voltages and at what point you should recharge a LIPO battery – which is surprising!! On a 4.2v cell, you should never let it drop below 3.0 volts!! Read on ….

Understanding Voltage in LiPo Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

Living in The Southeast? Do You know TJD Models…?

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It probably doesn’t matter if you live in the Southeast of UK or not…. but we are all interested in where we can find shops and suppliers useful to radio sailors.

When I borrowed an IOM to start radio sailing, I needed some help to replace batteries with JST connectors and also intelligent chargers. A Chipstead member recommended TJD Models at a little place in North West Kent named Sutton at Hone. Maybe all model shops are like theirs, but to me the range of stock seemed enormous.

They were all about rc cars and planes, but listened patiently to me wittering on about radio sailing. They were really helpful and to meet my requirement, they had to pop out the back and solder up some connectors for me free of charge. Really kind and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. I promised them straight away that I’d be back.

For one reason and another it was a few months before I thought to contact them. I decided I’d get a spare radio receiver to keep in my toolbox.

I placed the order on their website at 4.58pm on a Saturday. I was thinking delivery maybe the following Wednesday. Honestly,…. at 5.45pm the same afternoon there was a ring on the doorbell and a smart guy hands me a package and says “here’s your receiver”…. I couldn’t believe it. 47 minutes delivery.

Basically I had only just logged off from the computer. I couldn’t figure momentarily what had just happened. It was like I had a “Dr Who Tardis” type moment. Time warp in action. The super kind chap from TJD had dropped the package off on his way home.

Beat that, Amazon Prime…..Or Deliveroo.

https://www.tjdmodels.com