Looking for a readily available hobby charger for 7.2 cells - Amazon or so Cal PLEASE help with curr

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Rrrolfff, Mar 21, 2022.

  1. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    I keep reading old threads with old charger info. I'm desperately trying to find a charger for my 7.2v gen 3 cells. People point me to threads that have old unavailable stuff - my local hobby place says they have things, but need to know charge rate and more info. Can anyone pint me to something relevant today? Thanks in advance!!!
     
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    The easiest way is to buy a reconditioning kit that’s a grid charger. It’ll charge and balance the entire pack of 28 modules at one time.

    hobby chargers take much longer, usually a few modules at a time. You also have to take special care to cool them and clamp them tight while charging, so they don’t expand
     
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