Universal Smart Charger Operation

[johjoh]

hey guys, i dint find any info on this but when i charge my battery (specs: 1400MAH 9.6v 2/3A the one that comes with G&G full stocks (nunchuck))

well i put it on .9A its fine i know but when i switch it to 1.8A for times i need a faster charge i hear this screeching beeeeeep coming from the charger and have no idea what it is, so if you guys can tell me must nto be something major tough... its just anoying

And the other wires that come out the charger is a thermometer if i am correct, just to make sure

thanks guy

Young Joc

[Arthraxis]

I don't know about you, but a screeching beep beep coming from the charger doesn't sound like a good thing. I'd recommend charging it normally, it benefits the charger, the battery and your sanity in the end.

[max.power]

I believe the manual for the charger says the 1.8 is for batteries above 3000mah, .9 for less.

[Kilo Charlie]

Features and Benefits
* Universal for any NiMH /NiCad battery packs 7.2V - 12V (6-10 Cells pack)
* Fast charger with current switch to select either, 0.9A and 1.8A. Deliver full charge within 1 - 2 hours.
* Charging Current 0.9A for battery packs with capacity from 1100mAh -2200mAh. For 2000mAhpack, charging time is 1 hour.
* Charging Current 1.8A for battery packs with capacity above 2000mAh. For 3000mAh pack, charging time is 1.5 hours.

[max.power]

There we go!

[johjoh]

Originally Posted by max.power

I believe the manual for the charger says the 1.8 is for batteries above 3000mah, .9 for less.

Erm ... What manual? lol i never got one

And thanks for the awnser i did charge it a .9 just going to have to charge it a bit before

[Defcon_Carl]

i charge even 4500 mAH with .9A. its safer and it gives it a better charge. with 1.8A i notice that it just heats up the battery fast but it dies quicker vs a slow charged one.

[Turnbull]

Originally Posted by carl05229

i charge even 4500 mAH with .9A. its safer and it gives it a better charge. with 1.8A i notice that it just heats up the battery fast but it dies quicker vs a slow charged one.

I bought this charger as well, and I've had no problems with it. I charge my 3600mah Intellect battery pack with it on 1.8 and I have had no problems so far. Remember to hook up the temperature probe, which will cause the charger to stop charging if the battery heats up too much.

[kalnaren]

Never charge a battery above 1C. A 1400mah battery should never be charged at more than 1.4 amps.

[Danneichh]

Hey Turnbull, where exactly do you put the temperature probe? I just got one of these chargers (came in the mail roughly an hour ago, in fact) thanks!

[BORDENSNIPER]

take a rubber band, and strap the probe head to the middle of the pack.

make sure when u charge the batt it isnt on a carpet or anything flammable.

make sure nothing is blocking or covering the charger.

cheers

these are great little chargers.