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Post by outside on Jul 31, 2011 11:16:30 GMT 10
how long should i charge my rc18b2 battery for the first time with the wall charger? and what are the signs that its fully charged? i know that they do get hot, but how hot do they get?
cheers len
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Post by GURU on Jul 31, 2011 15:33:32 GMT 10
Len just so its warm to the touch will be fine
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Post by outside on Jul 31, 2011 15:57:32 GMT 10
i put a meter on it and it had 7.5v before charging should i fully discharge it? and how? before slow charging it?
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Post by GURU on Jul 31, 2011 16:08:05 GMT 10
Just run it until its completely flat and charge again.Do this a few times and it will get better and better i would invest in a good charger that can cycle they have them at the track for around $100 good investment.you can charge all sorts with it.
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Post by outside on Jul 31, 2011 16:12:14 GMT 10
my brother is sending down his swallow (?) charger, should have it tomorrow
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Post by GURU on Jul 31, 2011 16:28:16 GMT 10
great charger set the discharge to 5.4 volts this works out at .9 volts per cell which is perfect.
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Post by outside on Jul 31, 2011 16:30:53 GMT 10
thanks for the help mate
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