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BenHeli
05-16-2008, 02:02 AM
The equipment:

Charger - Triton2 (capable of charging up to 5 cells)
Balancer - V-Balancer (capable of balancing up to 6 cells)
Battery - FV 2500mAh 25C 3s

Is it possible to use two V-Balancers to charge two 2500mAh 25C 3s lipo, in a series, using the Triton2 that can only charge up to 5 cells? If yes, what is the correct wires connection?

Thanks.

BenHeli
05-16-2008, 02:53 AM
Just been informed that the answer is NO. Here's the reply to my question:

"A charger DOES NOT KNOW how many cells it is charging EXCEPT that it is looking for a total voltage when done charging. THUS a charger that can only do 5S WILL NOT be able to do 6S... It will try to charge to 4.2 per cell X 5S = 21V. A charger that supports 6S will charge to 25.v. The 5S charger will STOP ar 21V....
Thus NO... you cant use a 5S charger for 6S!"

I guess it's time to purchase a new charger/balancer combo. Many choices based on my reading of the many responses on this charger/balancer issue.