Originally Posted by rnd_tang

Hi everyone,

I've just got my first packs of NiMH batteries. Been out of R/C for a while and last batteries I used were NiCd.

I just have a few questions before my first charge as I would like these to last a while. They are Intellect 4200's and my charger is a Swallow EQ.

I've just taken it out of the box, connected it up to the charger, and what now? Do I:

1. Discharge it first, then charge it? Or
2. Put it on charge straight away?

If it's the first option, what rate do I discharge at, and what rate do I charge at for the first charge?
If it's the 2nd option, what rate do I charge it at?

I m guessing for the first charge I will need to do a trickle charge for about 15 hours?

Also, after the initial first charge, what rate do I charge these at? How often do I need to do a full discharge/charge? How often do I do a trickle charge?

Sorry for all the questions but the last charger I used was plug it in, turn the dial, that's it.

Thanks in advance