Charge and discharge 18650 packs

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nweibel

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I would like to know what would be the best method/charger to charge my 4s12p pack. The pack is made of all 18650 cells. I would like to know what the total capacity of the pack will be and the best way to charge it moving forward. I am not sure if something like an icharger x6 would be my best option.

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I believe this has been asked multiple times. Also, the FAQ contains the maths involved in finding out the capacity of the cells, the packs, and the strings.
 
Korishan said:
I believe this has been asked multiple times. Also, the FAQ contains the maths involved in finding out the capacity of the cells, the packs, and the strings.
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Logging on to this site does not point to any FAQ. Maybe as a service to new users, we couldmake it a bit clearer where newbies should look.

ChrisD
 
iCharger X6 would for sure be a great option to test your pack! Go for that if you have the money.
 
More or less every rc charger...
 
Charly144 said:
More or less every rc charger...
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If you use B6AC, buy a genuine, no cheap copy.
 
absolutely a hobby/RC charger of decent quality... I have a few, but I do prefer my iCharger.
 
Icharger +1
 
PowerLab8 Best BUT I'm hearing the new Icharger i6 is very nice at its price point ( mostly likely the best bang for the buck right now )

the PowerLab unit can do more .. log events . It remembers your pack and can show changes in the pack over time.... You can change anything and everything in the settings with PL-8 when using it through a computer ( logging is better this way too ) The price is salty But it does more than most know it can do. Mine outputs 60amps to the battery and does this all day if ya need it too . Its been in service for 4 years.

But .. I have to say the HOBBYKING Accucell 6 is great for its price. this unit can be connected to a computer for logging and battery ID's comes in a 50W and a 80W models . I would say this is the best CHEAP charger that will last.
I have 10 of this units over a year old now with no problems
 
PowerLab 8 isn't in the same league as the smaller iCharger unit as they cost a fair bit more... a closer comparison would be against the "Duo" series of dual bay chargers like the 4010.

I have a bunch of Accucell units as well and while they work, certainly not as nice as an iCharger or PowerLab.
 
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