Battery question
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Battery question
Just purchased a top-flite at-6 texan second hand with a DLE 20 and it already has batteries mounted in the plane up near the rear of the firewall. I want to make sure that i properly charge these batteries. The batteries are JR extra 1800. There is not any other informatiion on the battery pack to identify what type of battery. They are a 4 cell square pack and the individual cells appear to be bigger than AA but smaller than C cells.
I have gone to the JR site and i cannot find the battery anywhere so my question is: 1. what type of battery is it? NiCd? Nmh? Voltage? Can I charge it using the standard charger that came with my futaba 10c which is the standard transmitter receiver wall charger that came with it. Any other advice?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
I have gone to the JR site and i cannot find the battery anywhere so my question is: 1. what type of battery is it? NiCd? Nmh? Voltage? Can I charge it using the standard charger that came with my futaba 10c which is the standard transmitter receiver wall charger that came with it. Any other advice?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
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RE: Battery question
Others will chime in; but from your information; you have 2 1800 4 Cell JR battery packs; they are NiCd and are Sub-C Cells; 4 cells equal 4.8 Volts; the charger that came with your 10C is rated for 100mA for 4.8 Volts; this will charge these packs.
A few things to consider, do you know how old these packs are? if this is questionable, you may want to consider replacing them just to be sure; also, if you are comfortable that these batteries are still viable, you may want to use a better charger, one that can cycle especially if the batteries are NiCd and they have been sitting around awhile or have been recharged and discharged many times; and a charger that detects peak charge, just to be sure they are fully cycled and charged to peak.
A few things to consider, do you know how old these packs are? if this is questionable, you may want to consider replacing them just to be sure; also, if you are comfortable that these batteries are still viable, you may want to use a better charger, one that can cycle especially if the batteries are NiCd and they have been sitting around awhile or have been recharged and discharged many times; and a charger that detects peak charge, just to be sure they are fully cycled and charged to peak.
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RE: Battery question
Great information. Thanks. I agree that I need to upgrade my charger. Any recommendations? Would probably want to buy something that has flexibility as to what types of batteries could be charged etc.
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RE: Battery question
Charger Recommendations; you will probably get a bunch; but you want to pick one that has Multi Chemistry meaning charges all types of batteries; typically, these will accomplish other functions needed depending on the battery type ie: Balancing Cells for Lithium Packs; Peak detection, Cycling, etc.
One that comes to mind is the Hitec X4 Quad http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAEGM&P=SM this one requires a 12V source
Or the Hitec X4 Quad Plus which can plug into AC http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXBKAK&P=SM
Or , from FMA Revolectrix http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/
FMA Cell Pro Multi 4 http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/...lpro-Multi4_76
Or; Cell Pro 10Xp Multi http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/...Cellpro-10XP_2
Again, you will probably get several recommendations.
Myself, I use Hobbico Accu Cycler Elite which in its time was Multi Chemistry and charged all my differnt types of batteries; but when I started using Life or A123 Batteries, I needed another charger so I went with a FMA Cell Pro Multi 4.
If I had to do it again, or re-do it; I would go with the Hitec X4 Quad Plus.
One that comes to mind is the Hitec X4 Quad http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAEGM&P=SM this one requires a 12V source
Or the Hitec X4 Quad Plus which can plug into AC http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXBKAK&P=SM
Or , from FMA Revolectrix http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/
FMA Cell Pro Multi 4 http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/...lpro-Multi4_76
Or; Cell Pro 10Xp Multi http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/...Cellpro-10XP_2
Again, you will probably get several recommendations.
Myself, I use Hobbico Accu Cycler Elite which in its time was Multi Chemistry and charged all my differnt types of batteries; but when I started using Life or A123 Batteries, I needed another charger so I went with a FMA Cell Pro Multi 4.
If I had to do it again, or re-do it; I would go with the Hitec X4 Quad Plus.
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RE: Battery question
The Hitec X4, has four ports, computer controlled capability and is priced to keep you in charge of your wallet as well as your batteries. This compact charger with battery management software and integral balancers is simple to use and utterly reliable. It features four identical and independent 50-watt power outputs, for a total output power of 200 watts. Each output can handle up to 15 NiCd/NiMH cells or a 6S Lithium pack simultaneously. Four individual balancing ports eliminate the need for a separate balancer when charging Lithium batteries. Equipped with a twin fan cooling system which has an internal sensor for controlling fan speed, our charger is both efficient and safe. Charge your batteries and take charge of your hobby.
The Hitec X4 charger offers a complete charging solution for novice and expert RC enthusiasts alike. The multi-tasking versatility of this new charger makes it a perfect fit for nitro and electric modelers, regardless of what you drive, hover, float or fly.
I hope dasintex won't mind if I support his suggestion.
The Hitec X4 charger offers a complete charging solution for novice and expert RC enthusiasts alike. The multi-tasking versatility of this new charger makes it a perfect fit for nitro and electric modelers, regardless of what you drive, hover, float or fly.
I hope dasintex won't mind if I support his suggestion.
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RE: Battery question
I dont know that i would chuck a pack just because it's age is unknown. I would cycle it quite a few times and most modern chargers have the ability to cycle packs very easily and display the capacity.
Not sure what the maximum voltage you can use is but on larger planes i find these are quite suitable.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16576
Not sure what the maximum voltage you can use is but on larger planes i find these are quite suitable.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16576