What amp should I charge my NiMH RC battery?

What amp should I charge my NiMH RC battery?

4 to 5 amps
The high-performance NiMH battery chargers with a minimum charge rate of 4 to 5 amps in one cycle are required and needed to charge the high capacity NiMH batteries completely that varies around 3000 to 5000 mAH.

What voltage should I charge my 14.4 V battery?

14.4v NiCAD should only be charged with a charger designed for NiCAD, at 14.4 volts. Unless you have some REALLY old laptop chargers, they will be Lithium Ion.

How long does it take to charge a 14.4 volt battery?

Before first use, the battery pack requires 8-10 hours charge time to be fully charged. Subsequent recharging needs 3-5 hours for the battery to be fully charged.

Can a battery charger be too big?

You can’t have a battery charger which is “too big”. The batteries will take what they’re going to take in the way of amperage and no more, provided that the charging voltage is correct.

Do I need to charge my NiMH batteries before use?

A: Yes, before you use them for the first time, you need to charge your NiMH batteries fully. Please note that for new NiMH batteries, it is often necessary to cycle them at least three to five times or more before they reach peak performance and capacity.

Can I charge a 15V battery with a 19V Charger?

I’m guessing your 15V battery is in a laptop (?). Usually, a 19V charger is for laptops. Laptops tend to be in the 14.8V-19.5V range. It’s always safer to charge your battery or power pack at the recommended input voltage.

What is the difference between alkaline batteries and NiMH batteries?

The main difference is that an alkaline battery starts at 1.5 volts and gradually drops to less than 1.0 volts. NiMH batteries stay at about 1.2 volts for almost 80\% of their discharge cycle.

Can you replace a 12V battery with a 9AH battery?

In our example, a 12V 7.2Ah can be replaced by a 12V 9Ah for longer run time, but the battery must be 12V. How long do SLA batteries typically last?