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Old 12-10-2010, 01:10 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by RCFlyer44 View Post
Just recently purchased a ECO6 LiPo batter charger from HobbyKing and I am a little confused after reading the manual.

I have been told to never charge at a current more than the mAh rating of the battery, in other words a 2200 mAh battery should be charged at a current rate of 2.2 amps. However the manual for the EC06 states the maximum charge rate for a 3S 2200 mAh battery is 10 amps. Which is better? Or should I be charging at say 5amps?

Thanks in advance.
The information you have is the maximum your charger is capable of using. Be guided by the individual pack for which charge rate to use. Most of the newer lipo packs will indicate their maximum charge rate. If there is no indication on the pack itself I would stick to 1C.

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