Should we balance charge it at 1.3 A as the battery states or at 5 A?
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I'd have to say do as the battery states. For if you do anything different the battery will burn out faster or take a false charge.
1970086
I generally put it at 0.2 amps. I'm sure you could go up to 0.3 but I don't recommend it, will charge fine at 0.2A.
653109
I personally would charge it out of the device because in reality a chsrging device is man made and man is faulible a human makes mistake. I would take the time a charge the battery seperately.
987503
I have 2 of them as a 2nd and 3rd battery. I'm running a 230 amp alt. and it keeps all 3 charged with no problem. I hope this helps.
775655
I always recommend following charging instructions. The battery may appear fully charged, but almost always isn't.
195941
You can charge them on different settings (1amp, 2amp, 3amp). The bigger the number the faster it charges, however word on the street is that the lower the number you set it at to charge (say 1amp AKA low" the better it is for the battery. I usually charge mine at medium setting (2amp) and it takes about an hour.
1320809
The first charge should be 14 hours to give your battery full capacity charge. Then, one 3 hour charge will last for about 36 hours, or you could charge it every night like smartphones.
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You need have a proper Lithium ion/polymer (same thing!) charger. They will measure the voltage, and if it is below 3V, it will charge at a very low rate until the voltage is higher than 3.00V, when the standard 1C charging rate will kick in. (for this battery, 1C * 0.38AH = 0.38A) Sometimes you can go above this charging rate if the battery can handle it. After The battery begins to peak at around 4.00V, a constant voltage of 4.2V is applied and the current falls to 0.1C. After reaching 4.20V, the charger then turns off and lets the battery 'rest'. Once the voltage begins to fall, it kicks back in again. You need have a proper Lithium ion/polymer (same thing!) charger. They will measure the voltage, and if it is below 3V, it will charge at a very low rate until the voltage is higher than 3.00V, when the standard 1C charging rate will kick in. (for this battery, 1C * 0.38AH = 0.38A) Sometimes you can go above this charging rate if the battery can handle it. After The battery begins to peak at around 4.00V, a constant voltage of 4.2V is applied and the current falls to 0.1C. After reaching 4.20V, the charger then turns off and lets the battery 'rest'. Once the voltage begins to fall, it kicks... » Read More You need have a proper Lithium ion/polymer (same thing!) charger. They will measure the voltage, and if it is below 3V, it will charge at a very low rate until the voltage is higher than 3.00V, when the standard 1C charging rate will kick in. (for this battery, 1C * 0.38AH = 0.38A) Sometimes you can go above this charging rate if the battery can handle it. After The battery begins to peak at around 4.00V, a constant voltage of 4.2V is applied and the current falls to 0.1C. After reaching 4.20V, the charger then turns off and lets the battery 'rest'. Once the voltage begins to fall, it kicks back in again. « Show Less
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I would say try to do .5 if u can. These batteries tend to get hot on the charger
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You should always allow a Lithium Ion battery to fully charge before use. Overnight is best.
490724
1. You should use a charge controller to reduce risk of damage to the battery. 2. probably 3.3 amps but no way to be sure without seeing the label or cell spec
1855361
It can go either way, for optimum power you should keep it fully charged, the charge wont fade just because its not on the charger
264190
yes, the 1 amp difference should not matter - it will actually make the battery less likely to fail, as it will be able to recharge more efficiently. My old battery was 4 amp, and this 5 amp replacement works like a charm.
2224998
1.2v or 1.5v same AA battery... i was not impressed with this rechargeable battery, they don't fully recharge or last. i have thrown them all away. imo not worth the money.
1070666
Yeah that's normal. Charge it overnight. That's actually a good sign. A slow charge is better. Same with mine. 6-8 hours.
1603813
Yep...I always do when it gets down to about 10-15%...you can also charge the other battery in the wall charger and plug another device into the charger through USB and charge that one as well. These batteries hold their charge well.
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Charge it for 12 to 24 first, then use it as normal. You probably don't have to do that but I always do to be safe.