Re: How do you guys charge unmatched NiMHacks?

[SD]

What charger did you use? Were the packs room temp at the end of the charge
cycle?

"kenji" <yobubba@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:yobubba-A7B02A.09163722062003@news.ftupet.com...
> In article <MvGdnb_9pZeKKWijXTWJjw@comcast.com>,
> "SD" <user@network.net> wrote:
>
> > I have a couple unmatched 6 cell GP3300 packs and I'm not sure of the
best
> > way to charge them. I don't know how safe peak detection is with
unmatched
> > cells and one web site I saw said to NEVER trickle charge NiMH cells.
> > Suggestions?
> >
> >
>
> http://teamtrinity.com/tips/batts.asp
>
> I'm using NIMH unmatched cells cause we are B Main and Novice class
> racers at this point. On new set of cells I charged it at 4amps, let
> the pack cool down completely then run it until it was almost depleted,
> but not all the way down. After three times of this the pack was running
> great and consistent. Not allowing the cells to heat up during charging
> was my goal.

[kenji]

In article <GOudnYiRV9WClmujXTWJgA@comcast.com>,
"SD" <user@network.net> wrote:

> What charger did you use? Were the packs room temp at the end of the charge
> cycle?

Dynamite Mega Peak, and the Twin Peak. They both charge at 4 amps

the packs are warm, but not as hot as a 2400nicd.

I use a small desktop fan blowing on them when charging and also blow
the packs cool after a race.