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Re: (ET) charger



On 27 Apr 2003 at 20:38, Chris Zach wrote:

> Actually, on a related note, just how *fast* can you charge T105 
> batteries.

About as fast as you can discharge them, up to 75 or 80% charged, 
providing 
you monitor the temperature.  You have to throttle back as you approach 
the 
gassing voltage.

So, you can safely put a few hundred amps into them when they're flat.  In 
fact there's some evidence suggesting that occasional high current 
charging 
"hits" are actually good for them, maximizing capacity and and extending 
cycle life.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
1974 Avco New Idea 36vdc
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