What do you do with bad lipos? I was given a 3s but it is no good charger reads low voltage. What do ido with it? Recycle?

What brand is it?

I'm not sure its not a hard case but it was covered in black electrical tape when I got it. It has a traxxas connector.

Hmm.

I asked because I know certain companies give good warranties on these things, and you can beat them up and at the least get a deal on a new one. like this warranty from venom

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Venom Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan

We are so certain of the quality of our battery line that we offer a Venom Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan on all of our rechargeable battery packs. Venom will, at our discretion, replace defective batteries free of charge within a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Year 2 onward, any Venom battery can be exchanged for a brand new battery of same size and type for 30% off original retail pricing. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, crash or water damage, modifications, or any damages arising as a result of improper use. We reserve the right to deny replacement to any serial abusers of our policy.

It's a traxxas battery

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Lifetime Battery Exchange Program
Traxxas stands by Power Cell LiPo batteries with the best warranty and exchange program available. For the first year ownership, Traxxas will replace any battery found to be defective at no cost. After one year, any Power Cell LiPo battery in any condition can be exchanged for a new equivalent battery for just 50% of the new pack's list price, no questions asked.

Courtesy of
http://traxxas.com/products/parts/batteries/powercellbatteries/lipo

Thanks man I wonder if I can take it to the hobby shop or if I gotta send it in?

That's a good question. Try and call the hobby store and traxxas and let us know what you come up with

Will do

i have Bad luck with traxxas batteries. i had one 18 days before it croked. they wanted 95 dollars to fix er replace. i was so pissed i called and demanded my batterie back so i could blow it up myself. they said they will snd it back but i havent got it yet. theyre on my sbit list. i got a venom and havent had a problem

You can also try and charge battery.you will have to watch your charger.try and charge it on a different setting NOT LIPO.. like nicad and charge it on nicad at ..point 10..1/10 amp when it hits 10volts pull then try and charge it like a 3 cell lipo but only at a 1/2 amp charge..all depends on your charger,,then after that try and run it for a few minutes like 2 max and try and recharge it as a 3 cell lipo.at 1 amp.. after a few cycles u might bring it back.. but ull never get more than 90% outa it..

i had a three cell that wouldnt charge becuase one of the wires off the blancer plug came undone , i just opened it up connected the wire back and it worked fine since then

That issue is only with a cheap charger that uses the balance plug to monitor voltage.l

UPDATE

The battery was in fact not a traxxas battery. It is a tenergy battery. I contacted the company and they told me they have a LIMITED warranty. So I tried the charging trick. The battery is taking a charge on Lipo now and I think I have at least a useable battery. Thanks for all the help guys.

Your very welcome.. have FUN I always do..TnT

if its bad you can give it to your lhs and they can dispose of it.