SgtTalbert Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi All, I have this charger - TLP GT Power AD-6 Intelligent Digital Multifunctional Balance NiCD/NiMH/LiPo/LiLo/LiFe/PB Charger However, I have lost the manual and cannot find an 'E' copy anywhere.... What sort of details do I need to input to safely charge this lipo battery? - http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/kong...le-lipo-battery I have googled but I am not getting the results I need Sorry if this seems stupid but its my first lipo and dont want it to blow up...lol Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters TheFull9 Posted June 28, 2012 Supporters Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well, what details can you input in to the charger? I'd have thought the voltage and mah figure would probably do it, possible the 'C' value as wel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibernator Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looks like the usual Turnigy/Imax/Bantam clone. Search for Turnigy Charging on YouTube there's some good instructional videos there. But generally select Lipo Balance (assuming you're doing a balance charge), select the number of cells (2 for a 7.4, 3 for an 11.1) and select the charge rate based on the battery specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTalbert Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sorry linked to wrong battery (I was at work) It is a 7.4v 1400mah 15C battery Thanks for both your inputs Do the below pictures look correct? I followed what was on the back of the battery but just double checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibernator Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks spot on to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTalbert Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great - Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great - Thank You Why are you charging it such a high input? A lower XXXX charge such as 0.5A will increase it's life,apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTalbert Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Why are you cahrging it such a high input?A lower trickle charge such as 0.5A will increase it's life,apparently. To be honest - I would not have a clue - I merely followed what was on the battery. I know nothing about charging Lipo batteries hence the thread.... If 0.5A is better then I'll charge it at 0.5 instead of 1.4 when I get home Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 To be honest - I would not have a clue - I merely followed what was on the battery. I know nothing about charging Lipo batteries hence the thread.... If 0.5A is better then I'll charge it at 0.5 instead of 1.4 when I get home Cheers A lower charge is best option by all accounts,unless you need a battery charged at short notice. BTW 1.4 is around the max for that battery=1400 Mah/1000=1.4V,a simple rule to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTalbert Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Cool thank you Just slightly off topic then... When charging my 8.4v 2200mah battery, I am charging it at 1.0A - is that OK or too high / low? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grounded_Pilot Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Why are you cahrging it such a high input?A lower trickle charge such as 0.5A will increase it's life,apparently. My 7.4 2200mAh 35C LiPo states clearly "NEVER TRICKLE CHARGE A LIPO BATTERY". Maybe that means Amp ratings lower than like 300mA (0.3A) however, I know that trickling is best for the NiMH's and NiCD's. Some batteries state their "Fast Charge" Rating in C. Mine has a fast charge of 5C, which is really damn high and would charge in about 6minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I used the wrong word when I used "trickle",trickle charge means to maintain a charge on a fully charged battery. I meant a lower charged rate,sorry. 2200MaH is okay at anything upto 2.2A according to the general rule,so 1A is good,I always opt for the lowest setting possible,I've always done it with no issues so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTalbert Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Cheers guys - brilliant help! Charged it with no explosion lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-UK Founding Member Deva Posted June 29, 2012 AF-UK Founding Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Unsure about the slower charge rate. From personal experience it makes no difference at all. I notice that the battery has more punch to it if you fast charge it but may last a bit longer and have less punch if you charge at half the max or so, (0.7A in this case). I nearly always charge at 1C (1.4A in this case) though just because it is so much easier and has never had bad effect for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batcow Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I've only ever charged lipo's at 1c and never had any charge related issues. Never read anyone saying to charge them at any less until i got into airsoft though either to be honest I go for .5c ish for most nimh though, killed some a while back at 1c so i don't even risk it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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