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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have around 550 flts on four sets. 202 flts on
oldest set. Using Astro 109s, and 90% of the time, for
convenience, charging in parallel in the shop @ 8a. If in a hurry will
charge packs individually @ 8a each. OK to parallel if pack difference less than
0.1v. I never measure.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are only two things that will damage
cells:</FONT></DIV>
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1. excess heat</FONT></DIV>
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2.physical damage</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Inadequate cooling ( hot spots ) cause
imbalances and need correcting before next flight.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Not reccommended, but you can pull 100%
capacity without cell damage. Pulling 70 to 90%</FONT> <FONT face=Arial
size=2>on a regular basis is ok.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I am not seeing any depletion on the oldest
two
packs.
Nat</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>