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Old 10-28-2006, 03:39 PM
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Been out of racing for some time.
I'm getting my 1/12 scale stuff ready for some long awaited racing.
My Question is............ My batteries have sat around for 1.5 years now. I have 3300's that were top notch packs back in the day. How should I get them back in condition?

I have a GFX 35 charger
Should I Zap them at 6V then discharge them at 30amps until they charge correctly?

What should I set my Detect V drop to .04?

I have discharge trays .etc

I would like to hear your guys advice
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Old 10-28-2006, 04:08 PM
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honestly?? it depends on how serious you are about racing and on what level.
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Old 10-28-2006, 04:31 PM
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Not worried about racing level. My question is what is the best way to rejuvenate your batteries after thay have sat for a more than a year dead shorted.
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Old 10-28-2006, 05:08 PM
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it might be hard to get them to take a charge.

You should probably set your peak detect very high, and charge at a low amp rate, like 2-3 amps for at least a half charge. Then you will probably need to cycle them a few times, like you would normally do. Charge at 6, and discharge at 30. Let rest and repeat.
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After you have charged them a couple times like pitcrew said you might wana try charging them at like 7amp.
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Old 10-29-2006, 05:15 AM
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The Spintec Battery manager will get your batteries back into shape.

I've tried it on old NiCd packs (1700's and 2000's) and after a few cycles they were pretty good again.

More important, it will keep your new (future) packs in good shape.
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Thanks guys that helps!
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