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Post by victorious on Sept 9, 2007 17:49:26 GMT 1
Hi all I have recently purchased a replacement battery for my super cub and decided to go for the following... 9.6V 1400mAh 2/3A NiMH battery, replaces PKZ1023 I currently have the stock dc charger plus a Tamiya charger for an RC car both of which im led to believe would be unsuitable for charging the above battery. Can someone then recommend a good charger that’s up to the job in hand? A link to the eBay advert is below for reference.. Regards Darryl cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300148879681&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11 |
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Post by cjg on Sept 10, 2007 2:50:18 GMT 1
What is your r/c car charger?
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Post by victorious on Sept 10, 2007 9:01:30 GMT 1
Hi cjg
The charger is made by RIKO and states on the box....
For Nicad packs
7.2 v 6 cell 1400mAH type APM2
Output 21 va dc30 mins fast 1.3va dc slow
Thanks for the response
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Post by debong on Sept 10, 2007 10:51:53 GMT 1
I got the exact same batteries....I first tried the parkzone mustang car charger which is supposed to charge up to 10 cell packs(@1.4amps) but I was only getting 5-6 mins out of the battery. In the end I got this charger which works good for me.... www.component-shop.co.uk/html/mw3168vd.html |
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Post by davemac2 on Sept 10, 2007 17:28:27 GMT 1
I got the exact same batteries....I first tried the parkzone mustang car charger which is supposed to charge up to 10 cell packs(@1.4amps) but I was only getting 5-6 mins out of the battery. In the end I got this charger which works good for me.... www.component-shop.co.uk/html/mw3168vd.htmlThat parkzone charger has a bad tendency to detect false peaks Ithink due to its noisy DC-to-DC converter. Try charger at a smaller current setting to see if it helps. dave mc |
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Post by cjg on Sept 11, 2007 4:28:26 GMT 1
Hi cjg The charger is made by RIKO and states on the box.... For Nicad packs 7.2 v 6 cell 1400mAH type APM2 Output 21 va dc30 mins fast 1.3va dc slow Thanks for the response If it is for NICAD do NOT charge NIMH on it. The peak detection formula is different and you will probably overcharge your NIMH packs. Get a peak charger made for NIMH packs. I think the Duratrax Piranha Digital Peak charger is a great deal for the money - use it for both airplane and r/c car packs. www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD5&P=MLI recommend you charget those packs at no more than 1.5amps (1C charge rate). |
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Post by 05prostock on Sept 11, 2007 4:48:30 GMT 1
Check the "Electronics" section under B/S/T
I've got one there for sale that will charge nicd and nmh batts
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Post by victorious on Sept 11, 2007 9:34:04 GMT 1
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Post by duck9191 on Sept 11, 2007 23:24:51 GMT 1
if you charge at 1400-1500mah you will be fine, so turn the dial to about the middle and you will be good. it should take about an hour to charge the battery, give or take a few minuets depending on that the charge rate is set at.
if you need to charge in a hurry you could turn it all the way up and charge it in about 42 min, but i wouldn't do it all the time since it will heat up the battery and shorten its life.
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Post by victorious on Sept 12, 2007 10:45:42 GMT 1
if you charge at 1400-1500mah you will be fine, so turn the dial to about the middle and you will be good. it should take about an hour to charge the battery, give or take a few minuets depending on that the charge rate is set at. if you need to charge in a hurry you could turn it all the way up and charge it in about 42 min, but i wouldn't do it all the time since it will heat up the battery and shorten its life. Thanks for the info...much apreciated |
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