lipo transmitter pack charge current question

[mart3pop]

i just got lipo packs for my 3VC (thanks Jonas !)

these : http://www.rc-book.com/en/battery/turnigy/turnigy-1450mah-3s-111v-transmitter-lipoly-pack

what charge current should i choose ? my searches didn't bring anything up.
i used to charge my old NiCd's at 0.1A...
it says 1C max but isn't it better to charge it "slower" ? like 0.5C for example since the idea is to have the slowest discharge possible ?

thanks !

[bzb]

i always charge on 1c or less with no problems :thumbsup:

[mart3pop]

thanks !

"how much" less ? :D

what do you reckon is the best for battery life ?

it's a transmitter pack so punch isn't needed, just a long discharge time.

[skyaflake]

Just 1C. If you want a little bit more life out your LiPo, try 0.5C, that's enough.

[leeleefocus]

Lipo transmitter packs tend to have very high intrnal resistance (Ri) and because of this alot of them are better charged at 0.5C and below. That is the same pack i have and i normally charge mine at 0.5A.