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Originally Posted by RcZoNe444
I’m relatively new to electric (& this forum). I was into nitro for several years and got an E-Maxx one day and loved it and now I can’t stand my nitro’s at all any more. I am in the process converting my entire fleet of nitro’s to electrics and selling off what I don’t want to convert.
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Welcome to RC-Monster! Another one who has caught the electric bug!
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Originally Posted by RcZoNe444
I have basic charging down but I would like to know the best way to charge NiMH and Li-po. I know that you don’t want to charge over one C for a Li-po but would this mean that you could charge an 8000mAh battery at 8 amps? That seams high to me. My LHS owner says he dose not charge any Li-po’s over 1 amp to be on the safe side.
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When charging Lipos, the easiest way to determine the charge rate is to get the capacity, divide by 1000, then multiply by the manufacturer's recommended charge rating (the 'C' part - this is usually 1C, so stick with that to be on the safe side).
Example 1
Battery 8000mAh, max charge 1C
8000/1000 = 8
8 * 1 = 8A
Example 2
Battery 2500mAh, max charge 3C
2500/1000 = 2.5
2.5 * 3 = 7.5A
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Originally Posted by RcZoNe444
And what is the recommended charging rate for NiMH batteries too?
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Nickel based batteries can be charged at about 2-3 C safely, but watch the temperatures the first few times, don't let them get too hot.
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Originally Posted by RcZoNe444
The charger I use is a Duratrax ICE if that helps. Any and all information is appreciated.
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I don't have experience with that particular charger, but they all work using the same principles as above. Just make sure the charge settings are correct, and you should have no problems.