Paralel charging
#1
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So I would like some info on paralel charging, if I got a traxxas y lead for my batteries would it be possible to charge 2 batteries at the same time. If one battery had less power would it only charge upto the same as the other battery ( when I say power I dont mean different mah level as my batteries are all 3000). would I have to have certain type of charger. Any info would be a great help. Cheers guys.
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Cell count needs to be the same size (capacity in mah) does not matter
Packs need to be at the same state of discharge (voltage) when you connect them
You need a parallel charge lead for the main lead on your batteries and also a parallel balance lead (or paraboard charging board)
Get the leads / boards from here
http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...arallel-cables
http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...-charge-boards
Cheers
Packs need to be at the same state of discharge (voltage) when you connect them
You need a parallel charge lead for the main lead on your batteries and also a parallel balance lead (or paraboard charging board)
Get the leads / boards from here
http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...arallel-cables
http://www.progressiverc.com/adapter...-charge-boards
Cheers
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Are your batteries lipo or nimh? Don't try to parallel charge nimh (or nicad), it won't work very well.
If lipo it just requires a charger with sufficient power and amps for best results.
If lipo it just requires a charger with sufficient power and amps for best results.
Last edited by Dave H; 04-16-2012 at 04:42 AM.



