Mike Starrett Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined May 11, 2009 Messages 968 May 28, 2022 #1 How far ahead of a race do you guys normally charge your batteries? Is there an amount of time at full charge that is detrimental to the life of your batteries?
How far ahead of a race do you guys normally charge your batteries? Is there an amount of time at full charge that is detrimental to the life of your batteries?
RaceMechaniX Well-Known Member Joined Apr 27, 2007 Messages 3,540 May 28, 2022 #2 Mike, I recommend against pre charging a day or more ahead. I will charge the morning of a race.
Daniel's Racing Well-Known Member Vendor Joined Apr 14, 2008 Messages 2,063 May 28, 2022 #3 Any length of time you can keep them at 50%-60% instead of 100% the better. A pack stored at full capacity can permanently loose capacity pretty quickly.
Any length of time you can keep them at 50%-60% instead of 100% the better. A pack stored at full capacity can permanently loose capacity pretty quickly.
J Jonathan DeMaria Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Apr 21, 2019 Messages 381 Apr 14, 2023 #4 Charge day of, check out parelell charging. I can do 12 3s 5200mah packs in 80min.