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Old 08-31-2008, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JeromeK99
A lot of folks like charging at 6amps.. dunno why.. sure it makes charging the pack faster, but typically just over heats the cells.. then they don't last as long..

Even charging at 5amps they get warm.. keep a fan on them.. and I would definitely try a lower rate...


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Never charge a pack with a fan blowing on the pack. You will get false peaks and you can possibly ruin the pack. You can use a fan when you discharge packs.....

check the pack temp it shouldnt go above 130 F
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