how do i cycle batteries

[NooP]

how do i cycle batteries

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Depends what you are doing I guess.

What battery type? Nicd or Nimh or LiPoly?

What are the packs for? Stick packs for car/truck or humps for Receiver? or other?

How many volts?

How many mAh?

Are they already zapped and/or matched?

All this info and Ill be able to help you out ( I hope )

 

[Ericke1]

I have two 3000 mah 6 cell stick packs and 2 2000 and 2 1750 nicd 6 cell stick packs. How do I charge each, what ampage and what do I do to cycle them too? I also have a question on this if you dont mind helping.

 

[NooP]

yea i posted this i still have alot of questions on batteries

 

[Rolex]

NiMh batts do not need to be cycled. They do not retain a 'memory'.
To cycle Nicads, you need to discharge and recharge 3 times. It's best to do this at a controlled discharge rate, rather than running them down in the car. NiMh batts need to be charged at no more then their capacity.
NiMh 600Ma, set at 600Ma charge, or 1/2 amp, or trickle, depending on what type of charger you have.
Nicads can be charged at twice their capacity. 1200Ma pack can be charged at 2400, but not during cycling. During cycling, discharge at a controlled rate, and recharge at normal capacity. Always allow them to cool down completely between each discharge and recharge.
That's the best overall info I've gotten, and that's how I do mine. I even periodically cycle batteries this way during winter months when they are not being used.
Since I use a computerized charger, I don't have the exact info on what you should discharge each cell to, so someone else will have to add that info here.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Discharge to .9 each cell

.9v per cell cutoff

So if you have a 6 cell pack, 5.4volts is going to be the cutoff. .9x6

 

[Wardo]

.9 @10 amps

.8 @20 amps.

 

[FastEddy]

Here is some good battery info.
http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/NiMHbatcare1.asp#Q1
http://rcvehicles.about.com/cs/batteryfaqnimh/f/
http://www.repairfaq.org/ELE/F_NiCd_Battery.html