Andydrew1964
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I have conflicting opinions here , some guys are saying the charge rate should be 2.2a and others say 4.4a ? I'm wanting to get them charged as quick as I can Safely , thanks guys
Batteries 11.1v 2200mah
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Andydrew1964
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Thanks Tony ..... \0/
Andydrew1964
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Ok Tony I can only see 1 of my 3s batteries as Velcro is stuck on them but the 1 I can see say 3c capable , however on the 6s it says a charge current of 5c ? So the 3s can handle a 6.6 charge current and the 6s an 11 charge current , is that correct ?
murankar
Staff member
Brands will vary. I know my gens ace can handle 5c. I charge at 5 amps because that's all my charger can handle. My 2200 mah packs take about 40 minutes at average of 4.5 amps.
Well over a year ago I found a site that listed the charge rates of batteries based on brand. I couldn't tell ya what site it is today.
When in doubt charge at 1c and you'll be safe.
Well over a year ago I found a site that listed the charge rates of batteries based on brand. I couldn't tell ya what site it is today.
When in doubt charge at 1c and you'll be safe.
Andydrew1964
Member
Ok muranker thanks dude , so even though your charger can put out 5v u still charge your 2200s at 4.5v yeeh? And if so why don't u charge them at the full 5v? Thanks dude
murankar
Staff member
Actually its 5 amps. My charger is a basic 50w charger. The most I can charge at on 3s is 5 amps. I set it at 5 but the charger will actually charge a 4.5. What happens is on the very start of the charge it will say 5 amps, but as the mah are replaced it will automatically lower the amps to the battery. Once I get to the balance stage it will supply .1 amps as needed to balance the cells.
My charger is the thunder ac6.
My charger is the thunder ac6.
Andydrew1964
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Ok Tony , I've just purchased a 50w charger and it has a max of 5amps , again I'm on a learning curve but I thought u had to keep the amps even , ie 2.2 , 4.4 ect
Andydrew1964
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Thanks muranker that makes sence , I also have a basic 50w charger so I will set it to 5amps and see how it goes , thanks again dude
Andydrew1964
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Ok cool guys I have the ternergy T6-B6 50w
Andydrew1964
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So now I can monitor my lipos I shouldn't discharge the more than 80% so there should be about 1v left in each cell after use is that right ?
Tony
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no no no! the 80% is for the mah. What you want to do is run the battery for about 4 minutes, then recharge it. If the mah you put back into it are more than 80% of the total mah, then you need to lower your times. If they are less, then you can extend your times.
If you run a lipo below 3.2 volts per cell, you will damage the battery beyond repair.
If you run a lipo below 3.2 volts per cell, you will damage the battery beyond repair.
Slobberdog
Well-Known Member
As Tony has pointed out above you should not drain the battery voltage to much, if you go below 3v per cell your charger will not charge it.
I run 11.1v 2200 3s batteries in my 450 pro and set my time at 5.30 mins I put back into mine about 55% at 3.75v per cell so I could go longer with mine.
Its a trial and error but start low and work up say in 15 second intervals and see how it goes.
I run 11.1v 2200 3s batteries in my 450 pro and set my time at 5.30 mins I put back into mine about 55% at 3.75v per cell so I could go longer with mine.
Its a trial and error but start low and work up say in 15 second intervals and see how it goes.
Andydrew1964
Member
Ok so I'm getting it now , I just ran 3 packs at 5 mins per pack , when I plugged the in there was 3.9v left , so I can up my flying time a bit it's that right ? Thanks slobberdog