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1200 size packs how to charge - 12/14/2003 8:44:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		1200 nicad how does one charge them if you only have the standard wall charges,or do you get some other type charge, dont looking to buy the farm$$$$$$$$, any help would be great
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RE: 1200 size packs how to charge - 12/15/2003 12:47:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Your standard charger should be a 50ma charger.
You need to harge for about 125% minumum.
so your answer is 1200*1.25/50
A 30 hour charge is what you need.


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1200 nicad how does one charge them if you only have the standard wall charges,or do you get some other type charge, dont looking to buy the farm$$$$$$$$, any help would be great


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RE: 1200 size packs how to charge - 12/17/2003 4:07:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Handyman, Do yourself a favor and buy a wall charger. Take a look here http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-9.html their ch-72 will do the job in 12 - 14 hrs. This is more the normal c/10 rate. CH- 72 description = 4.8V/60 & 130MA also 6.0V/50/100 MA, New 2-in-1 design w/ Universal Rx plug $12.00.

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RE: 1200 size packs how to charge - 12/18/2003 12:39:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Do yourself a favor and get a peak charger. This way your battery is not under charger, OR overcharged. (Which can lead to battery damage and less life). You can get one for around 30.00 or 40.00 Maybe even less if you can find a deal.

Here is a link to the one I have: http://www.ehobbies.com/rc-dyn-4036.html
A dynomite prophet plus. It has selectable charge rates, its a peak charger, and can test you battery under a load (the only true way).


Good Luck.

http://www.ehobbies.com/radio-control-car---truck-accessories-car---truck-batteries---chargers.html (Batteries & chargers)




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RE: 1200 size packs how to charge - 12/18/2003 1:59:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ozzy, The charger you pointed out is a quick charger. It only charges at 1, 2 or 4 amps. That as I am sure you know is 1000, 2000, or 4000 milliamps. You would charge a 1200 mah pack in about an hour or so at the lowest setting. This is not the way to charge a battery for the long haul. I know this is a can of worms but to each his own. I'm an airplane guy..I wouldn't quick charge. Most car guys do.

< Message edited by FreakyFlier -- 12/18/2003 2:12:23 AM >

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