Charger question

['83 chevy]

i searched and didn't find a definitive answer.

i just bought a new charger to use with my boat. when it asks you to set the threshold whats that mean(3mv-20mv)? I'm using a 6 cell NIMH 3600 pack

what should it be set at? I've never really dealt with good chargers before

any help?

[Silverdirt]

if you really want to get techincal waht kind of pack is it? is it a cheap stick pack or a high quality matched cells, do you equaliise? but for 3600's you should go with 3mv

['83 chevy]

Originally Posted by Silverdirt

if you really want to get techincal waht kind of pack is it? is it a cheap stick pack or a high quality matched cells, do you equaliise? but for 3600's you should go with 3mv

thanks for the info.as for the pack , i bought 2 packs from Cheapbatterypacks.com.the cells say Elite 3600

[Silverdirt]

another question are you discharging before you charge? otherwise leave at 3mv and dont worry about

[Scattman]

3mv is probably a tad bit low. Most likely won't even get warm there. You can start there but you will find that 5-7mv will be best.

You want the batt. warm at the end of the charge. Not hot, just warm.

[Silverdirt]

Originally Posted by scattman

3mv is probably a tad bit low. Most likely won't even get warm there. You can start there but you will find that 5-7mv will be best.

You want the batt. warm at the end of the charge. Not hot, just warm.

he was asking about peak thresehold not charging amps, totally different

['83 chevy]

Originally Posted by Silverdirt

he was asking about peak thresehold not charging amps, totally different

ya my first charge was a 10 hour charge at .3mah, then normal charge is 3 amps and fast charge is 5.

thanks for your help

[Scattman]

Originally Posted by Silverdirt

he was asking about peak thresehold not charging amps, totally different

No kidding Einstein. I don't see once where I say anything about the charging amps. He asked about the mv setting and thats what I said. You told him 3mv, and I said that 3 was a little low, may end up being 5 or 6. You don't know a definate number till you see what the pack likes best.

So if you wanna correct somebody, make sure you know what the hell you're talking about.

[Kamikaze]

Originally Posted by scattman

No kidding Einstein.
So if you wanna correct somebody, make sure you know what the hell you're talking about.

BURN!!!!!!

['83 chevy]

thanks scattman. the pack worked perfect set at 5mv.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Nimh peaks at about 140f. If they are not getting that hot you are not getting a full charge.

['83 chevy]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Nimh peaks at about 140f. If they are not getting that hot you are not getting a full charge.

i was keeping an eye on them with my temp gun throughout the charging, they highest temp i got was like 132f. that should be good right?

[Silverdirt]

Originally Posted by scattman

No kidding Einstein. I don't see once where I say anything about the charging amps. He asked about the mv setting and thats what I said. You told him 3mv, and I said that 3 was a little low, may end up being 5 or 6. You don't know a definate number till you see what the pack likes best.

So if you wanna correct somebody, make sure you know what the hell you're talking about.

do you even own a high end charger? do you even know what peak thresehold is? dont be a A$$ your talking charge rates and yes your right on those. and i was only recommending what my similar packs use. and vould i ask what charger your using exactly

[TLTCrawlin]

5-7mv is right, thats what I told him on AIM, and yes I sold him the charger, so im pretty sure im right on this one. I charge all my packs at 1.5-2.5amps on 5-7mv. The amps so low because more runtime then punch (punch goes down fast, so myswell go for runtime)


Ill be sending you a letter with the manuals/setup guide, I forgot to send with you, I found them yesterday. You want em?, if so pm me with ur addy.

[JohnRobHolmes]

132f is close enough if you dont care about a bit more runtime. If you want a higher voltage or fuller charge just bump up the mV a bit more.