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Old 02-16-2007, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Evilstealth
ok so it doesnt lower the run time? oh and what does an equalizer do?
An equalizer will bring each cell down to the same level of discharge.
That way when you recharge your less likely to have a cell peak sooner than another causing the pack to peak to soon and shut off before the other batteries in the pack are fully charged. I'm starting to sound like a wizard?
It must be confuseing to be the wizard?

As far as run time your insured more at a higher peak voltage if practicing the balancing method of battery maintenance.
Only guessing? But I would say as long as your pack is never discharged more than half way? I would guess balancing is not nessesary. And if performance is not an issue? Then I would just charge and run to heck with maintenance.
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