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Old 10-27-2003, 02:00 AM
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guys, would like to ask what charge rate do i use to charge my receiver battery pack. its a 5cell 1100mah nimh batt pack. though this is not the place for nitro stuff, i think this is where i could get answers regarding batt charging. thanks in advance!
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1 amp max should take an hour or so if it is totally dead.
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Old 10-27-2003, 10:11 AM
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sup;

I myself, usually charge my Radio packs at 1 amp. This still gives me over an Hour of ontime with a 1100 mah pack.

1/2 amp (0.5) is easier on the packs, but takes twice as long to charge.
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at what peak detect should i set the charger guys? m using a pitbull. thanks!
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I usually run mine @ .03 And monitor the temp. at .03 it stays below 120 f at peak .
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ok. thanks guys!
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