Gel Cell charging?

[crzy-svg-usr]

yea i dont really know how to charge a gel cell. is it like a nimh? can i carge it ast whatever? i have a superbrain 969 so what should i set it at amp wise and mah wise?

 

[micro07]

wats a gel cell
is it like a lipoly????????????

 

[vbgagnon]

A gel cell is like a deep cycle marine battery. Almost like a car battery, but it can take getting discharged. Thats all I know sorry I can't help svg guy.

 

[Motorman007]

http://www.derbycycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?pid=2601

Tender Jr.

never over charger your gell ever.

u can leave it on there for years and year.


look around on the net or ebay you can find them for $19.

http://search.ebay.com/battery-tender-jr_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1

 

[crzy-svg-usr]

i also have a hobbico wall charger for it came with it

i just need to know if i can charge it whenever or what and how to

 

[FastEddy]

A gell cell should be charged slowly. From what I understand its best to use a peak charger set at around 1-1.2 amps till it peaks. In most cases it may take 12-24 hours depending on the size. You do not want to charge it at 3-4or 5 amps. it will over heat the gel and cause damage.

 

[crzy-svg-usr]

do i have to wait till its dead to charge it? how do i know when its done lol

 

[FastEddy]

No, you can charge it at any time.
Use a peak charger and it will shut off when its done.

 

[crzy-svg-usr]

i dont think my superbrain 969 is considerd a peak charger? so is htere anyway to know or just go till it gets warm

 

[Plaidfish]

use the little hobbico charger w/ the gator clips....unless you have a triton charger.....you ain't doin it w/ a superbrain......

 

[Sgt Blamo]

Plaid,
You sayin ya have ta do it with a dumb charger then? Are yu a trashin smart people?

 

[crzy-svg-usr]

so how long do i keeep it on the wall for?

 

[DirtRacinFool]

I use an automotive battery charger set at 2 amps to charge mine. I've had the gell cell for about 6 years now and it's still going strong.

 

[Plaidfish]

I leave mine on overnite...the little light is off by morning...works for me....the first charge was long though...maybe 20hrs

 

[mikeburgin]

i charge my gel cell on the normal car charger for a few hours
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[Mr T-Maxx]

I use an automotive battery charger set at 2 amps to charge mine.

Ditto

Mr T