Paralel charging
 

So I would like some info on paralel charging, if I got a traxxas y lead for my batteries would it be possible to charge 2 batteries at the same time. If one battery had less power would it only charge upto the same as the other battery ( when I say power I dont mean different mah level as my batteries are all 3000). would I have to have certain type of charger. Any info would be a great help. Cheers guys.:)

Cell count needs to be the same size (capacity in mah) does not matter

Packs need to be at the same state of discharge (voltage) when you connect them

You need a parallel charge lead for the main lead on your batteries and also a parallel balance lead (or paraboard charging board)

Get the leads / boards from here

http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...arallel-cables

http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...-charge-boards


Cheers

Ok so thats a no to just using parallel y cable. Thanks for the help.

Parallel 'y' cable will be fine for the main discharge leads

You still need to parallel the balance leads though

Cheers

Are your batteries lipo or nimh? Don't try to parallel charge nimh (or nicad), it won't work very well.

If lipo it just requires a charger with sufficient power and amps for best results.

Oh mine are nimh. Cheers

Sorry mate assumed you were talking about lipos

Nimh packs should not be charged in parallel

Cheers

Alright thanks guys. Whatch this space for the next stupid question.:blush: