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Hello I have this battery and this charger and I would like to know how long it would take to load it? Thank you!
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Hello I have this battery and this charger and I would like to know how long it would take to load it? Thank you!
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The charger specifies it'll charge at 800ma. 4200mah/800 = 5 hours, 15 minutes, from completely empty. There's much faster chargers available, that could fill it up in an hour or less.
 
The charger specifies it'll charge at 800ma. 4200mah/800 = 5 hours, 15 minutes, from completely empty. There's much faster chargers available, that could fill it up in an hour or less.
Thank you, I don't have much time available to be at home and I want to be attentive while it is charging in case there is any problem.

Regarding the charger, I would like a faster one, I will search the internet.
Is there any that you can recommend me with good value for money?
The charger specifies it'll charge at 800ma. 4200mah/800 = 5 hours, 15 minutes, from completely empty. There's much faster chargers available, that could fill it up in an hour or less.
I've seen this one for 15 dollars, it says 1600ma instead of 800ma, I understand that it would charge the battery in half the time, right?
I'm very newbie sorry

2.5 hours seems like a more reasonable charging time to me
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Regarding the charger, I would like a faster one, I will search the internet.
Is there any that you can recommend me with good value for money?

I've seen this one for 15 dollars, it says 1600ma instead of 800ma, I understand that it would charge the battery in half the time, right?
I'm very newbie sorry

2.5 hours seems like a more reasonable charging time to me

You are correct, it would take roughly 2.5 hours with the 1600ma charger.

An "iMax B6" is the next step up, and still pretty budget friendly. That would be able to charge it in about an hour at 4.2 amps, and also give you the option to discharge it to a proper storage charge, which will significantly increase the life of your packs.
 
Id recommend a HOTA D6Pro. You can find them on AliExpress. (LINK) Its a good quality entry level charger if you can afford one. If not then the Imax B6 will work, its just not a high quality or nearly as powerful.
 
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