Why is my lipo battery no working?

Michael D.
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Shopper conversation with Michael D. on June 08, 2016

Michael D.
Hello ! How are you ? My name is Mike , How can i help you have an R/C good time ?
I have the K5 Blazer that I bought in January , also bought the recommended Battery and charger... ran it around in the basement a few times and finally got it outside this past weekend and the battery went dead and so far I can't get it to recharge , all indications are that the battery is defective.... what are my options for a nbetter , more powerfull replacement?
Michael D.
is it a nimh or lipo battery ?
lipo
Michael D.
did you over discharge it ?
vehicle stopped and would only move in short burst
Michael D.
sounds like it was over discharged, lipos can not drop below 3 per cell or it damages them
roughly 3.10 volts per cell as per the voltage checker I bought from you guys
Michael D.
i see. at 3.1 under no load ?
yes
6.29 total
Michael D.
then it would be below 3 per cell under load for sure. , most likely over drained it and damaged it
any hpoe
Michael D.
if it is damaged, not really, safely dispose and buy a new one and use lvc alarm is the best bet
please explain "lvc" alarm ? I'm kinda new to this whole thing
Michael D.
a lipo alarm ., let me get you one
this will sound an alarm when it is time to stop
so you do not over drain the lipo\
anything better than the Reaction 7.4 Volt / 4000mAh I bought originally that will fit
Michael D.
ok,. one sec
is this the short pack you had ?
yes
Michael D.
that really is the optimal pack for that truck
being a short pack.
they are great batterys. you will have better luck with the lvc alarm
one would hope... first one was a disappointment , but if that's the price of the learning curve I'm on.... well give them another try
Michael D.
i assure you with not dropping them too low, you will get a ton of use out of them
you want to do 2 of those and the lipo alarm ?
yes , that should put me over the threshold
thank you for all your help
Michael D.
you got it ! Happy Driving !
have a good one!
Michael D.
you as well