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Old 02-07-2008, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by pecrichard
thanks Gulio-what i done so far is set the cycle mode on 3 -then i discharged the pack with one taillight bulb -i set it at dis/char-pushed on and it seems it did cycle the pack-is cycling them once a month enough and i thought cycling helps equalize the batteries in the pack-big thanks rich
Since the cells are hooked in series no amount of cycling will equalise the cells, they will all go up and down the same amount. The only way to equalise cells is to tray them or overcharge them. (I suppose cycling would do it if they are overcharged any amount)
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