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11-10-2004, 07:37 AM
#2146
Good Luck to All of you guys going to Cleveland. Layeth the Smacketh Down!!!!!! I believe I am going to the CRCRC offroad race in Jan. if anyone is going to be able to make it. email me for [email protected]
11-10-2004, 08:41 AM
#2147
Tech Elite
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: MOOD;; feeling good not racing ,saving shed loads of money,lovely Tan i have aswell
Posts: 4,762
Pix on surge website;;
Very nice photo gallery you are collecting there, do you think i should be added in the international team???//
Very nice photo gallery you are collecting there, do you think i should be added in the international team???//
11-10-2004, 09:41 AM
#2149
Tech Legend
iTrader: (51)
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Castle Mamba Max Pro. Feel its power!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 21,220
Trader Rating: 51 (100%+)
Originally posted by jdwca
Got it, Brian.
Sorry, Allen.
Got it, Brian.
Sorry, Allen.
11-10-2004, 10:26 AM
#2151
Originally posted by jdwca
You ain't kidding--back to soldering.
You ain't kidding--back to soldering.
11-10-2004, 01:22 PM
#2152
Generic Battery Question
I have an Integy INDI Booster2. Accourding to the webside this has a 0.0v cutoff. But, from difference sources, it sounds like this is not a good idea.
Currently I will charge my packs, run them, discharge them, tray them then store them for the next week. My quesiton is, is this a good haibit or am I doing something that will harm my batteries?
I am asking this question is this thread because I just orderd two packs of stage 3 Surge batteries and I want to make sure I take the best care of them I can.
Thanks is advance.
Currently I will charge my packs, run them, discharge them, tray them then store them for the next week. My quesiton is, is this a good haibit or am I doing something that will harm my batteries?
I am asking this question is this thread because I just orderd two packs of stage 3 Surge batteries and I want to make sure I take the best care of them I can.
Thanks is advance.
11-10-2004, 01:49 PM
#2153
You will be fine following that procedure. The indi tray only brings them to 0.0 if you leave them on there for two cycles of the green lights. Put the pack on, wait for the green lights to go out once, then watch the red light and when it goes out the green lights come on...take the pack off then. Thats supposed to be Nicad mode. If your going to leave your packs sit for a while put some charge back into them. If your packs are sitting for a while you will probably need to "wake them up". Charge them and then discharge them pretty hard (like 30 amps) the day before you plan on running and they will be golden on race day
11-10-2004, 02:11 PM
#2155
Originally posted by Bob Barry
You will be fine following that procedure. The indi tray only brings them to 0.0 if you leave them on there for two cycles of the green lights. Put the pack on, wait for the green lights to go out once, then watch the red light and when it goes out the green lights come on...take the pack off then. Thats supposed to be Nicad mode. If your going to leave your packs sit for a while put some charge back into them. If your packs are sitting for a while you will probably need to "wake them up". Charge them and then discharge them pretty hard (like 30 amps) the day before you plan on running and they will be golden on race day
You will be fine following that procedure. The indi tray only brings them to 0.0 if you leave them on there for two cycles of the green lights. Put the pack on, wait for the green lights to go out once, then watch the red light and when it goes out the green lights come on...take the pack off then. Thats supposed to be Nicad mode. If your going to leave your packs sit for a while put some charge back into them. If your packs are sitting for a while you will probably need to "wake them up". Charge them and then discharge them pretty hard (like 30 amps) the day before you plan on running and they will be golden on race day
Thanks,
That brings another question to mind. How should I use the tray with Nickel Metal batteries? Should I pull the pack off after the indiviual cell (white lights) go out? I bought it new, but it did not come with any directions. It has been trial and error for me trying to figure out how to use it.
11-10-2004, 05:37 PM
#2156
Tech Adept
Stewartfan,
When I tray NiMH batteries i will keep them on the tray till all the lights go out and then for additional 15 mins or so, i do to ensure all the cells are at equal voltage before my first charge. BUT...if you plan on storing your batteries instead of charging them again, do not tray them, this will damage the cells and cause it to false peak when it has to be charged again. I hope this helps you out with your new tray.
and for everyone else here i just joined the surge team, i race in the eastern ohio and pa area. If you have any questions for me feel free to drop me a email, thanks guys
Dan Hartman
When I tray NiMH batteries i will keep them on the tray till all the lights go out and then for additional 15 mins or so, i do to ensure all the cells are at equal voltage before my first charge. BUT...if you plan on storing your batteries instead of charging them again, do not tray them, this will damage the cells and cause it to false peak when it has to be charged again. I hope this helps you out with your new tray.
and for everyone else here i just joined the surge team, i race in the eastern ohio and pa area. If you have any questions for me feel free to drop me a email, thanks guys
Dan Hartman
11-10-2004, 06:21 PM
#2158
Now how do you think Hodgimoto is going to feel about that?
11-11-2004, 04:16 AM
#2160
Tech Regular
Originally posted by jdwca
Larry, I know what you did!!!
You defected to RCAmerica along with Tag and me.
Is it already built? You gonna run it this weekend?
We'll be at DC for the ORL next weekend.
Larry, I know what you did!!!
You defected to RCAmerica along with Tag and me.
Is it already built? You gonna run it this weekend?
We'll be at DC for the ORL next weekend.
Welcome to the darkside gentlemen.
Jon,
Are you and Tag running your new cars at ORL?
Allen