Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

In a pinch, can this quick field charger http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCTZ5&P=ML

charge this starter gel cell 12V 1.2mAh battery pack http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXL372&P=ML ??

I have these charge leads http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXL332&P=ML (the one's on top)

Thanks in advance!

RE: Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

No. The field charger is only designed to charge 9.6 volt packs.

RE: Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

Thanks, I didn't think so. I just found the manual on line and it states not to charge anything but NiCds, NiMH, Lithium-Ion/Polymer batteries.

And I seem to remember being told never to quick charge lead acid batteries, only to trickle charge them at 120 mAh or so.

If my starter dies, I'll either use a chicken stick, connect the starter to a 12V field battery, or call it quits for the day.

RE: Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

Well.....it does charge 11v lipos which are higher then 9.6,but the issue may come down to what "type" of batteries this charger in particular chargers. I know its designed to charge nicd's,nimh's,and lipos...but,the battery your looking to charge is a lead battery I believe which I dont believe would fall into any of those catagories,so that is likely the major issue here not?



And Excellent question by the way!!! I have all this equipment you speak of,so it made me think about it. And I just noticed you mentioned some of this already after I posted....

:D

RE: Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

Cappa it seems to me that you mentioned in another post that you have a Multiplex charger, If so look in the instructions under 12 volt Pb charging.

John

RE: Hobbico Quick Field Charger question
 

couldn't you just charge it direct off car battery?