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How fast can i charge a kan 1050 No-Mh?
I've heard that i can can charge these at 2amp+
i am wanting to buy these to replace my 500 Ar Ni-Cd
Is this right???
Thanks
I've heard that i can can charge these at 2amp+
i am wanting to buy these to replace my 500 Ar Ni-Cd
Is this right???
Thanks
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RE: kan 1050
I wouldn't charge them any faster than 2 Amps, and then only after you've slowly worked them up to that rate. You know, charge at C/10 for the first time, then C/2, then C for a couple of cycles, then 1.5C, then 2C. C being the capacity of the cells, of course.
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RE: kan 1050
i have a great planes electrifly charger that cost me $30 and ive been charging my kan 1050 8cell packs at 2.5amps, no problems.. lots of power, better than the $25 1100mah hecell packs (paid $15 for the kans @ toddsmodels.com)