Conditioning a Lipo

[RCheliski]

Hi folks!
Just wondering if it would be a good idea to condition lipos using the discharge function on my charger instead of doing it by short flights on the trex.

Thanks!
Ed

[dodgey]

I've not heard of Lipos needing conditioning. Apparently, some packs don't come onto full "song" until they've been used a few times, but other than that - there should be no need to "condition" them.

There is more danger to be had from discharging lipos as that's the thing that kills them - especially if your charger goes too low.

[jet22b]

I learn the hard way on a Li-Po battery trying to get the last flight out of a pack.
2 cells out of a 3 cells pack fell below 3.2V and my charger will not charge the pack because of the low voltage. What I have read about the Li-Po, they do not have a memory like the Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh battery.

jet22b :D