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Old 10-22-2010 | 03:58 PM
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gi1mo2
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Default RE: MCX Questions

The way I understand it, is that it is best to charge slower than faster rate to get longer life with the battery. 130mAh is .13amps. Most batteries like 1C charge rate, which is a 1:1 ratio, but many are rated higher, e.g. 2C. This means that your battery could be charged at .13amps if it rated at 1C (normally written on the battery), or .26amps if it is rated at 2C. For you, .1 would be best.

Having said that, I charge my 3S 2,200 at 2.2amps even if it rated at 2C charge rate, and I even use my old CP Pro2 charger which charges at .85amps if I remember correctly. I takes much longer to charge, but I have been using the same batteries for 2 summers. Also, don't store your batteries fully charged for a long time.