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bdebde · 08:43 PM

Low charge rates should not affect the punch. It is good for getting a way out of balance pack in line (balanced). As far as checking balance on a partially discharged pack; I know at least one manufacturer that says not to worry about balance at a partially discharged state. They say to only balance a fully charged pack since the packs are matched for max voltage and min voltage as well as capacity, but the voltage can vary quite a bit between the cells as they are being discharged. So, charge it up and then worry about balancing.

Yes, cheap packs may not be well balanced to begin with.

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bdebde That's All Folks! Offline Posts: 2,359 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: in a VAN down by the RIVER	03.18.2009, 08:42 PM Low charge rates should not affect the punch. It is good for getting a way out of balance pack in line (balanced). As far as checking balance on a partially discharged pack; I know at least one manufacturer that says not to worry about balance at a partially discharged state. They say to only balance a fully charged pack since the packs are matched for max voltage and min voltage as well as capacity, but the voltage can vary quite a bit between the cells as they are being discharged. So, charge it up and then worry about balancing. Yes, cheap packs may not be well balanced to begin with. Ve8 - MMM, Neu 1509/2.5y, 6s D8T - MMM, Neu 1515/2.5D, 6s Muggy - MMM, CC 1520/1Y, 6s SC10 4X4 Last edited by bdebde; 03.18.2009 at 08:43 PM.