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Old 08-16-2005 | 01:58 PM
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Hi,
I'm new to Lipo batteries and have a question as to how to charge them. I'm using a 3cell 1500mah 11.1v battery with my QQ Yak. What charging settings would anyone use with the G.P. Triton charger with this battery.
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Old 08-16-2005 | 02:23 PM
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have it on li-ion, 11.1V, and set the charge rate no more then 1.5A. 1.5A would be a good charging rate but it could be slower. make sure you are on charge and not discharge.
that battery pack might be a little big for your yak.
Old 08-16-2005 | 11:50 PM
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What do you mean when you say a little too big, it seems to fly well with it. I have been setting the charger at 0.5 to charge it. I guess I was way off. Thanks
Old 08-17-2005 | 02:39 AM
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0.5 is fine to charge with. It will just be a little slow. In fact it is better for the batteries to charge slow if you have the time to spare. If not then don't go above 1.5 amps.
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Thanks for the info.
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Old 08-17-2005 | 11:28 PM
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how slow is good for lipo's, like, i'd assume that there is some point where you are no longer doing them good, and are just wasting time. i fly glow and electric on the side, so i have plenty of time to waste between electric flights (unles i'm at the park )
Old 08-18-2005 | 02:44 AM
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Most people just charge their lipos at 1 c and for a 1500 mah lipo its 1.5 amps.....a 900 mah lipo would be .9 amps....and so on....

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