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Old 02-28-2009, 09:11 PM
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what is a good amp setting for charging 3200/3800/5000 lipos Thank's
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3.2amps/3.8amps/5 amps
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are these just safe charge rate's or can I go higher
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are these just safe charge rate's or can I go higher
Not recommended unless the battery specifically states it.
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are these just safe charge rate's or can I go higher
Some of the manufacturers say that their batts can be charged at 2C when using a balance charger however they also say that it will greatly reduce the life of the battery.
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8-10 amps on all 3 My charger is set on 10000mah (10amps)
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guys im geting two 5200 smc 25c 2 cell my charger will only charge 4 amp lipo its an onyx
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guys im geting two 5200 smc 25c 2 cell my charger will only charge 4 amp lipo its an onyx
it will take about a 1hr1/2 or more to charge
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it will take about a 1hr1/2 or more to charge
that fine.. my much more cell master that burt out was a 1 amp charge..lol 5 hours..lol
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8-10 amps on all 3 My charger is set on 10000mah (10amps)
You must be an onroad racer.
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You must be an onroad racer.
that must kill his packs...
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that must kill his packs...
Stupid advice as well for somome asking for charge rates....
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wow no kidding!!!! thats nuts!!!!! 1c is a great charge rate also it what most battery companies recommend using !!!!
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Originally Posted by LIVipers
You must be an onroad racer.
No Oval and Offroad

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that must kill his packs...
I would bet my 1 year old SMC 5000 pack cycles better than your's if you are charging at 5 amps

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wow no kidding!!!! thats nuts!!!!! 1c is a great charge rate also it what most battery companies recommend using !!!!
Ask any high end lipo supplier what is a good # to charge your packs. It will be higher than the 5000=5amp rate.
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Originally Posted by TMR CHASSIS
Ask any high end lipo supplier what is a good # to charge your packs. It will be higher than the 5000=5amp rate.
I thought Danny had came to the conclusion that high charge rates were not increasing performance, which was what he thought at one time?

I suspect many looking at these threads for knowledge don't own 'high end' lipos. Perhaps not the best recommendation to be putting out there without some appropriate qualifications.

As I understand it high charge rates don't reduce charge time all that much, as the charge cycle hits the CV portion much quicker and then that stage takes longer. But I'll admit I am curious to hear what your experience has been. Even if I am a little nervous about pitting next to ya!
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