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Old 07-02-2008, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris__RC
1, yes, but sometimes just do a slow charge at say 1 amp or lower and trickle charge it for a bit to equalize the cells. The higher amp rate, the shorter it lasts.

2, DONT do them all in 1 day. If you do run down a pack, you should wait 3 hours before you recharge it. So dont do it in 1 day. I would do 1 a day for 5 days or something like that.
Thanx Chris for the reply.

1)What do u mean by equalizing cells? Suppose I completed the charging process in 5 days and now I charge the vehicle for 4amps straight. Say after one day I again charge it for 4amps and then next day I charge it on slow 1 or less amps. Did u mean this?

2) As u said "The higher amp rate, the shorter it lasts" does this means the life of battery becomes shorter or the running time?

3) On a side note I forgot to ask. Does the remote control comes with the rustler which I have purchased or I have to buy it?

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