DX7 stock Batt: forever charging

[F1Atom]

I just got my DX7 not too long ago and it is taking forever to charge to full capacity. The manual say 17hours but its been more like 2 in half days already. This the first charge by the way. It is charging because I can see it on the screen. But does it really take this long on the first charge?

[elcarter1]

Are you waiting for the bar to go to full or just waiting till it gets to 11.6-11.7volts? Cause the stock battery wont make the meter go full.

[F1Atom]

I am waiting for the charging light on the stock charger to go out. Should I look at the voltage instead. Is 11.6-11.7 full charge?

[Helifarns]

I am waiting for the charging light on the stock charger to go out.

It doesn't go out!! :DOH

[bullaculla]

yes, its not a peak charger!
more like a trickle charger.

[F1Atom]

Oops. Then I guess its charged at 11.5v. One more thing, how long does the batt usually last?

Thanks for the info!

[Gino CP]

The DX7 comes with either a 50ma or 100ma charger. The 50ma will take 30hours. That's fine after the initial cycle. Then overnight top ups usually works fine. I also use a 300ma wallwart for emergencies. This charges a flat pack in 5 hours. But I use a thermometer that sets an alarm at 36 deg C.