Digging Deeper

Storage voltage for LiPo batteries is 3.8v per cell - the LiPo battery is most stable at this voltage. The usable voltage range for a standard LiPo battery cell is 3.2v to 4.2v. Any lower than 3.2v - the battery may be permanently damaged Any higher than 4.2v - the battery may be permanently dam...

A general answer is that you can expect to replace the battery about once a year. A realistic approximation of a LiPo battery’s lifespan should consider both its number of charge cycles and its age (as well as proper use and storage.) In any case, a LiPo battery is deemed to be past its useful l...

The battery for your SwiftPaws device is a battery pack - it will have either 3 cells or 4 cells depending on which one you have. Maximum charge is 4.2V per cell - Minimum charge is 3V per cell. See the information below to calculate the total voltage: Home Original is a 3 cell battery pack - t...

Never fully discharge the LiPo battery. The usable voltage range for a standard LiPo battery individual cell is3.2v to 4.2v. Any lower than 3.2v and the battery may be permanently damaged. Any higher than 4.2v and you significantly increase the risk of a battery bursting into flames. To determine...

Lithium Polymer (AKA “LiPo”) batteries are a popular choice for long run times and high power. They have a shorter lifespan than the ordinary flashlight battery (NiCd/NiMH). They have a sensitive chemistry that can lead to a fire if it is punctured or misused (for example charging a swollen batte...

The short reason you should always charge the battery to maximum capacity before use is - because the last stage of the charging cycle is to balance the voltage between the internal cells. The LiPo battery has internal cells. While you are using the battery - it may discharge one cell faster than...