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toolguy420
09-20-2007, 12:42 PM
Could someone please discuss how to calculate charging rate (.2A, .4A, .6A, etc.) for Li-po's, and possibly the pros and cons of different rates? Thanks to all...
George1234
09-20-2007, 03:48 PM
Most manufacturers recommend a 1C charging rate. A 1200mah battery should be charged at 1.2 amps, a 2100mah battery should be charged at 2.1 amps etc.Some batteries and chargers make exceptions, but this is the general rule.
Charging over 1C could damage the battery.
George
kamtsa
09-20-2007, 07:48 PM
Could someone please discuss how to calculate charging rate (.2A, .4A, .6A, etc.) for Li-po's, and possibly the pros and cons of different rates? Thanks to all...
You don't need to ;-)
Get a Cellpro 4S and set it to 1C (regardless of the number of cells and capacity).
Kam
toolguy420
10-28-2007, 05:27 PM
Thanks for the replies. I have the DN digital balance charger...been setting it at 1A for 3s 2150's. Guess I'll keep it that way. :YeaBaby:
George1234
10-29-2007, 08:45 AM
Do you mean 1A or 1C you can safely charge at 2.1A which is 1C. 1A will take twice as long to charge.
George