Tiger Tim Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have a new Zippy 2200 li-po battery,question-the black/red leads are self explanatory-but what is the plug with 4 wires,red/black/blue/white for,as they don't fit my charging unit.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 It's a JST-XH connector lead that is used for balancing and battery cell checking.You can get adapters from JST-XH to other leads from most decent stores. Have a look here Edited By Devon Flyer on 04/01/2012 19:30:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Tim Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Devon Flyer,thanks for your answer.,very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Tiger Tim, you sound new to Lipos so on that basis please be careful when charging the lipo that you have all the settings correct on the charger. And make sure you do the first charge outside. Lipos can explode and burst into quite spectacular flames if you do it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Murch Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 This is an old posting but I am interested in the comment about the first time of charging. I bought an Overlander s3 2200 Lipo just before the lock down so it has not yet been used or charged. I realise batteries can sit about in a shop or warehouse for some time before use but should I be looking to charge it from time to time. I do have a 'Battguard' to run it down after charging. I guess it is going to be summer time before I can use it for real in the model so will it be Ok to wait until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 If you;re not going to use the battery there is no need to charge it. It should have been shipped at storage voltage of around 3.85v/cell, so you can check that with your Battguard and if the cells are all at that same voltage, just store the battery until you need it. No need to charge the battery from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Murch Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thanks for the prompt reply here, the information is much appreciated. I need to join a club when we are all allowed out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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