amps
06-01-2002, 11:57 PM
#1
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amps
is it safe to charge 1700mah batteries at 5 amps
because i can get a 5 amp peak charger for cheap. i can also get the same charger but at 3amp rate for the same price.
because i can get a 5 amp peak charger for cheap. i can also get the same charger but at 3amp rate for the same price.
06-02-2002, 07:29 AM
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5 amps is fine.
3 amps is too low and will take ages to charge.
In general slightly higher amps gives better voltage /acceleration but reduces run time. It is only a very small difference though and if you're only running 1700 cells it probably isn't something worth worrying about.
3 amps is too low and will take ages to charge.
In general slightly higher amps gives better voltage /acceleration but reduces run time. It is only a very small difference though and if you're only running 1700 cells it probably isn't something worth worrying about.
06-03-2002, 10:53 PM
#3
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well at the moment i charge my batteries on a 2 amp timer charger so just about anything will be better
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