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Post by felix on Apr 10, 2008 15:46:55 GMT 10
got an el cheapo 4 channel non-computerised tx and have finally got around to gettin some nicads for it (yes been using dry cells all this time lol) -just want to know what is a safe charge rate with a swallow charger without frying my tx?
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Post by jake on Apr 10, 2008 18:34:07 GMT 10
hi felix,
i charge all my nicads/nimh bats at the mah divided by 1000 or less eg 800mah at .8 amps 2400mah at 2.4amps etc.
ta!
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Post by Vanders on Apr 10, 2008 19:28:47 GMT 10
I've got a Swallow & do the same as Jake. Had no problem, although with Nicads you should also discharge before charging, I'm not sure what discharge rate you should use as I only use NiMh Eneloops which I charge only.
Mark
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Post by ding on Apr 10, 2008 20:16:13 GMT 10
It's better to slow charge nicads if you've got the time. For the first charge its the best way of doing it. Set it to 1/10 of the capacity. IE a 800mah pack should be charged at 80mah for 12-16 hours.  It's always better to charge nicads in this way if possible. Keep in mind though if you take your plane out and only get 15 mins flying don't sit it on charge for 12 hours. Maybe just give it a couple as a top up. |
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Post by felix on Apr 10, 2008 20:41:51 GMT 10
thanks all got it figured now.
cheers lads
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