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Did I screw them up? - 4/7/2008 7:58:26 PM   
robo74


 

Posts: 11
Joined: 3/19/2008
From: , IL, USA
Status: offline 		After many years, I wanted to get back into the RC world, so I purchased a car kit, controller, etc.

I purchased two 2000mah nimh batteries, then it was time to select a charger. Well, I cheaped out and bought a duratrax 15 minute quick charger. I read all the details on Towers website, and I was sure I was good.

I charged the batteries 4 times each or so (about 3o minutes quick charge each time), well today, I noticed that the websites details says for nicds only. I swear that wasnt there before. But whatever, I'll search for a new charger now. But did I screw up the batteries?

What was I doing? Over charging? Undercharging?

This is the charger I am speaking about:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSG85&P=FR


NOw, its time to find another charger, I would like to do two at a time, but dont have a huge amount to spend... maybe $75.

I am trying to learn about all this stuff, charging times, discharging...errr there is soooo much.


TIA

Rob
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RE: Did I screw them up? - 4/7/2008 8:08:49 PM   
guver


 

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From: LaGrange, OH, USA
Status: offline 		You happened to hit it about perfect. 30 minutes for 2000 mah. No harm done , your batts still work good right?

Here's a few good dual chargers for under $75

http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0255.html

http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0290.html

The dual peak is twice as fast than the MKII , but would be harder on your batts (charging them at twice the rate.)

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RE: Did I screw them up? - 4/7/2008 8:14:10 PM   
robo74


 

Posts: 11
Joined: 3/19/2008
From: , IL, USA
Status: offline 		THe batteries seem to be ok, I always monitor the temp and they never get past warm.
The car still screams everytime I put a full battery in it.
So I am hoping all is well.

Thanks
Rob

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