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Re: Be aware of battery and charger inconsistencies!
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Originally Posted by sanelss
because the rules state nothing about chargers, the only rule that mentions anything about charging is the one that states they shouldn't be charged at a higher rating than manufacturer recommends, which is 6A. Using a 6A charger to do bulk charge, then the 15A charger for top off will be within the rules because the charge rate will never be higher than 6A. these new chargers will only top them off which will only draw a few amps at max, so we will be explicitly within what the rule states.
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How do you know that the charging rate will not be above 6A?
Also, 6A is pushing it for these batteries. You should charge your batteries at the lowest charging rate you can get away with to maximize the lifespan of the batteries. The only thing charging at a higher rate gives you is less time to charge.
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Last edited by Chris_Ely : 06-03-2014 at 17:16.
Reason: correctness
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