intellect 4200 battery what charger ?

[reefmaster22]

hi i wanna get some higher capacity batteries 3800 or 4200 for my ezilla.

I have a delta peak charger with ajustable mv, it chargers at 3amps max.

is that sufficent to charge these batts or do they require more apps to work properly ??

help me plz.

[oldschooler]

3 A is probably not gonna make it . These cells like to be charged @ 6 A and charging them @ 3 A may increase false peaks. I am not saying it wont charge them it is probably not good practice to charge them that slow .anyone else to chime in on this

[702nitro]

hi i wanna get some higher capacity batteries 3800 or 4200 for my ezilla.

I have a delta peak charger with ajustable mv, it chargers at 3amps max.

is that sufficent to charge these batts or do they require more apps to work properly ??

help me plz.

Hmmm! The Intellect 4200mah NImh require at a minimum that it be charged at a rate of 5 amps or more. Plus since these packs are high capacity, charging at a lower rate than specified will make the pack feel very flat.

Ohh! I just bought 24 of these, and I got a pretty good deal too! Paid like $120 for um.

[Grizzbob]

Ummm, actually no. You are NOT required to charge those at a high rate, it's just reccomended to minimize charging time & to maximize the pack's "punch". In truth, if you asked the manufacturer directly, they'd tell you to charge no HIGHER than 3 amps(if that), most of them have always reccomended charging at low rates to maximize cell life, so if you're just playing with it, then 3 amps will be just fine, just be prepared to wait awhile for the charger to finish them..... :cool:

[Battlepack]

If they can do 70 amps, just think what they do at 30.

thanks,
Steve

[reefmaster22]

ok im confused people saying yes and no.... what do i do lol.

I want punch whats the point then if their going to feel flat yeah ? so invest in a 5+ amp charger ? what a shame my 3amp charger is pretty good.

[highroller]

No, it's not a simple answer as you've seen. The basic answer is Yes, batteries can be charged at any amperage rate, but the rate is usually related to how cells put out voltage when used. Charge rates can also affect cell life span a little when using higher charge and discharge rates.
For bashing the little you give up in punch charging at 3amps may be hardly noticeable if you where to charge it at 5-7amps. It will take a little longer to charge at 3amp but cells should last a bit longer but in runtime and lifespan.

[reefmaster22]

No, it's not a simple answer as you've seen. The basic answer is Yes, batteries can be charged at any amperage rate, but the rate is usually related to how cells put out voltage when used. Charge rates can also affect cell life span a little when using higher charge and discharge rates.
For bashing the little you give up in punch charging at 3amps may be hardly noticeable if you where to charge it at 5-7amps. It will take a little longer to charge at 3amp but cells should last a bit longer but in runtime and lifespan.

ok well im sticking to my charger then looks like a debate for the battery gurus lol thanks mate for all the help.

peace out !

[702nitro]

You have to understand that every incremental increase in charge rate (amps) both have positive and negative consequences.
You charge at high rate: you have a more noticeable punch, less runtime, and you're batteries will run hotter during the charge process, which will damage and kill the pack eventually. Heat kills the cells.

Take a note of the temperature of each cell, or the pack as a whole. It should be warm to the touch. If you can't comfortable place your finger on the cell without burning yourself, you should adjust or lower your charge rate.

G-Luck