Starter Box Gel Cell
#1
Starter Box Gel Cell
I was wondering the best way to charge a gel cell for a Losi Starter box to make sure there is enough charge. It seems to die down after about 6 starts on the engine. I currently use a Hobbico plug with 2 alligator clips that have very thin wiring but I dont think its getting a full charge. I know you can use stick packs and Lipo conversion but I wanted to get the use out of the gel cell. Thanks in advance
#2
I was wondering the best way to charge a gel cell for a Losi Starter box to make sure there is enough charge. It seems to die down after about 6 starts on the engine. I currently use a Hobbico plug with 2 alligator clips that have very thin wiring but I dont think its getting a full charge. I know you can use stick packs and Lipo conversion but I wanted to get the use out of the gel cell. Thanks in advance
#6
i use a standard car charger. 12V 2AMP over night is more than enough.
i made a connector so that i can use banana plugs with the car charger, its much easier than removing the battery from the box to use alligator clips.
i also put a set of female banana plugs in my ofna truggy box since they dont come standard.
i don't even remember the last time i charged my starter box.
i made a connector so that i can use banana plugs with the car charger, its much easier than removing the battery from the box to use alligator clips.
i also put a set of female banana plugs in my ofna truggy box since they dont come standard.
i don't even remember the last time i charged my starter box.
#9
i use the hobbico wall charger also. check you battery, because i get around 5 to 6 race weekends on one charge in a ofna truggy box, and when i do charge it, i just plug it in the night before a race and i'm good to go.
#10
Battery is dead(meaning its time for a new one)... Its time for a new one.... Gel Cells have more than enough power for any starter box. I get joked because my box weighs like 25 lbs.
#12
gel cell charging.
I charge both my 12 gel batteries with my auto charger. I usually do this twice a month. They usually only draw about a 5 amp charge for about a half an hour. I have never had one die. Maybe you need to charge longer I have went over a month without charging and still have no problems. I use chrome tops with that huge motor I never have problems.
#14
Tech Lord
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I use to use a 12v gel cell. I charged it with everything from a standard automotive 12v 2-6 amp charger to a MRC 977 superbrain. The 977 peak charger worked the best. Recently I noticed my 12v gel not lasting a day at the track so I upgraded to a 4s 2200 lipo from losi. I use a Losi box for my 8ight's and I thought the box was going to need new motors and other parts, but after installing the lipo all I can say is wow. Its a little more expensive than the 12v but its 100x lighter, has more power than ever and lasts 2-3 days in between charging. I also purchased a hyperion charger and they are great to work with. I will never use that 12v thing again. It does make a nice paperweight now