Charging discharging and cycling batteries

[psycho_fling]

Hi all

got some new nimhs 4300mah charged then up in order to start cycling put them then on a discahrge to charge cycle but the discharge took 4hrs+ and i had to stof the discharge rate was 1A is this the problem just seemed to be taking forever and didnt even finish it

any help????


also how many times should i cycle before using them?

cheers alex

[kane]

A 4300mAh pack will take over 4 hours to discharge at 1 amp.

Discharge at a higher rate, e.g. 4 amps. Should take just over an hour.

To be honest, you might be better off just using them.

[geeza]

I agree, however you may notice an improved performance after a couple of fights at an event. If they have been sitting for a while they will take a couple of cycles to get the chemistry going at peak efficiency. I normally do a quick charge discharge and a slower one before an event.