Chuckr53-RCU

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Mike,

I have a Hobbico Accu-Cycler. Am I safely charging my programmer using the 125 setting instead of the 50 setting on the Rx side? I know the Accu-Cycle will charge for 15 hours, so the 50 setting will not fully charge the programer's battery pack, but I'm concerned I'll damage the pack at the 125 setting.

Thanks,
Chuck

Chuckr53-RCU

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FYI...I started charging at the 125 setting then after thinking about it, I flipped the setting to 50 after the first 6 hours. I don't think I caused any problems, but thought I'd try and get some informed help from "the source."

MikeMayberry

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That shouldn't be a problem.

Mike.

Chuckr53-RCU

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Which shouldn't be a problem...125 setting for the whole time or 6 hours @ 125 then 9 hours @ 50...or either?

Sorry, I just don't want to screw up the batteries or the programmer.

MikeMayberry

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Doesn't the Accucycle have a peak circuit to shut off when the battery is charged?

Mike.

Chuckr53-RCU

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I don't think so...the manual doesn't mention one. It only mentions timing the charge for 15 hours.

hilleyja

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Mike, the Hobbico Accucycle is a timed-charger, not a peak charger. The Accucyle-Plus is a peak charger.

Chuckr53-RCU

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Mike...any more info?

Mr T.

As I understand the HFP-10 has a 1100 mAh pack in it, so 125 mA setting is just a tad over C/10 charge rate which should charge the pack in 14 hours. At C/10 rate no damage can occur even if you leave it on for more than 24 hours. Don't worry.

Chuckr53-RCU

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thanks