Elite 1500 2/3A... 3mv peak?

[solomon7]

I was recomended to peak at 2mv, but the Piranha charger I have only goes down to 3mv. That's OK right? What is the difference?

 

[Scattman]

I have the same charger. I use around 6-8 mv on mine. I would start at 6 and check temps at end of charge. If it's not warm, raise the mv up. 2mv is not enough, it won't get a full charge.

You want the pack warm at the end of charge. Not hot. I believe I have heard 140 degrees on nimh, but don't quote me on it.

 

[solomon7]

This is the first charge>forgot to mention that I think.The guy that made em said to charge .1 amp and to peak at 2mv for the first few times. Would 3mv effect the performance or lifetime of the pack in any way? How many times should I charge them like that, and then what?
I'm not too battery tech savvy yet, and I am searching the forum but I really wanna get it charging so hopefully I can catch some daylight crawlin'.

 

[Rocksmith Eng.]

Correct me if I am wrong. But you should be fine at those settings. Use them the first two charges. Then you can bring the amps up.
The 3mv he talks about is the variation of voltage before the charger shuts itself off and goes into trickle mode. Its gonna take quite a while to charge your pack at .1 amp so get to it.
Thats just normal new battery break in procedure..........

 

[solomon7]

Thanks ya'll! Got it charging now at .1
Sure takes a while the first times!

 

[Tanis]

Yeah, like overnight

 

[solomon7]

Yeah, I guess it's a morning crawl then!