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Old 12-04-2007, 12:36 AM
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what do i charge it at? .4a or something? or 1c?
Old 12-04-2007, 12:43 AM
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.4 amps is a good place =)
Old 12-04-2007, 01:18 AM
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thanks a lot! I charged one of them at 1c when it was brand new. The rest i will charge at .4amps first. will the one that i charged 1c die out faster or what? what happens exactly?
Old 12-04-2007, 01:36 AM
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Are we just supposed to guess what batteries you got or would rather tell us?
Old 12-04-2007, 01:41 AM
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6 cell ib3600.
Old 12-04-2007, 02:00 AM
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Default RE: i have new batteries

You should break them in with about 5 charges on .5A, then after that you can work up to 3.6 to 4 amps.

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