can i do this?

[NooP]

Can I use this charger to charge this battery pack ?

--NooP

 

[robmob]

I think that charger is for NiCD cells only. You need one that will also charge NiMH cells.

 

[NooP]

How can u tell if it only charged nicad? Cuz I have the charger already. I am looking at getting some good batteries for my recivers. Should I just get some nicad packs or get some nihms and a nihm charger?

--NooP

i just found this......http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Detail.aspx?ProductID=DYN4020

It says it can charge nihm or nicad, but it says 6 or 7 cell packs. I have charged an 8 cell pack with no problems before, but never a 5. So what would happen if I hooked up one of those 5 cell 6v packs to this charger?

--NooP

 

[robmob]

The charger would state if it can charge NiMH cells. If it does not, then it is only for NiCD.

You should get one that can charge from 1 to 8 cells so you can charge 8 cell transmitter packs as well.

Here is the one I use.

Super Brain 969

There are many others to choose from with similar capabilities. I find this one to be a good all around charger.

 

[NooP]

I'm not really wanting to dish out 100 right now for another charger. If I can, can I use the one I have? Dynamites website says it can charge nihm or nicad at an average of 4 amps, but it only says 6/7 cells. What would happen if I used this charger?

--NooP

 

[robmob]

I would guess it would charge them. But I would monitor the temp of the batteries to make sure you don't fry them

Here is a Dynamite charger that would work for you. Not much more than the one you are looking at.

http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Detail.aspx?ProductID=DYN4035

 

[NooP]

Thanks for all the help before I forget to do so. I got this from the charger you just recomende.

The 4 amp charge rate is used for charging 6-7 cell NiCd battery packs as found in most electric cars, trucks, and buggies. A universal receiver plug is included. With the 1 amp charge rate you can safely fast charge any 4-5 cell gas car receiver pack with the included receiver charge cord adapter.

It says for 4-5 cell reciever packs, it charges at 1 amp.... Now I know I'm being a cheap ass and should just get a new charger, but I would like to use this charger if possible. Is 4-5 amps going to that battery pack I want to use going to be ok? Will that many amps blow the batteries?

--NooP

 

[robmob]

I am not positive, but I would say you will fry the pack or at least shorten its life drastically.

A wall mount trickle charger is an option.