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BrianG · 06.26.2009, 11:49 AM

I would charge at 1.5-2A, capacity is 1500mAh (or 1.5Ah), and the peak should be set as low as possible without getting false peaks. The higher the peak is set, the more the pack will be heated up at the end of the charge (and heat is not good for NiMH). Set it too low and you'll have false peaks (charge will finish before the pack is really done charging). Around 3-5mV per cell usually works best for me, but this was on larger sub-C cells, you might have to adjust accordingly.

Whatever peak seting you use, just feel the batteries towards the end of the charge. If they are getting pretty warm (~105-110*), then stop the charge. Next time you charge, lower the peak setting a little.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	06.26.2009, 11:49 AM I would charge at 1.5-2A, capacity is 1500mAh (or 1.5Ah), and the peak should be set as low as possible without getting false peaks. The higher the peak is set, the more the pack will be heated up at the end of the charge (and heat is not good for NiMH). Set it too low and you'll have false peaks (charge will finish before the pack is really done charging). Around 3-5mV per cell usually works best for me, but this was on larger sub-C cells, you might have to adjust accordingly. Whatever peak seting you use, just feel the batteries towards the end of the charge. If they are getting pretty warm (~105-110*), then stop the charge. Next time you charge, lower the peak setting a little.