Using my Hobby Charger to charge Eneloops

[sadtimes]

I have this charger

http://www.electrifly.com/chargers/gpmm3155.html

I was wondering if I can use it to charge my eneloops, and if so do I have to do it one cell at a time or can I do them in series, say a tray of 4 batterys at a time...

Thanks!

 

[SilverFox]

Hello Drmalenko,

Welcome to CPF.

Let's see now... Yes, and you can do either one cell at a time or several in series.

You need to set the charge rate for 1500 - 2000 mA because your charger has a timer that shuts things down at 1.5 hours.

Tom

 

[mdocod]

Any cell you do in series should ideally be in the same state of charge for best results. Cells should also be the same type/capacity when charged in series.

Eric

 

[Mr Happy]

Although you can balance cells in a series pack by performing a 14 hour, 0.1C charge, which should bring them all to a similar fully charged state.

 

[VegasF6]

Or with that particular charger you can do a discharge before your first charge.

 

[sadtimes]

thanks guys!

 

[qwertyydude]

I built a discharger using some 1.5v light bulbs and individual battery holders. Drain them til they don't light the bulb then you can put them safely in series for fast charging.