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01.07.2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_ View Post
not important with a123s. alot of people charge 3s packs with a wire directly attached to a car battery. the length of the cord determines current and a timed (15 min) charge gets it to proper votage.
That wire acts as a resistor, hence why it needs to be the proper length. However, the voltage an alternator puts out is typically low-to-mid 14v. This is too high for A123s and the wire won't decrease the end voltage.


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