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    Hi all just bought a life battery for my tx just wondering how do i charge it i had nimh in my tx and charged them through the tx port on a nimh setting on my charger now this being my first life battery thought i would ask on here first.
    Thanks in advance.

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    You can charge the LiFe the same way as a LiPo so 1C or half if you'd rather. Not sure you'll be able to charge it through the Tx battery port unless your Tx can do multi chemistry.

    Edit : Slightly misleading answer you need a charger that is capable of LiFe charging but use the same approach as LiPo, balance if there is one and apply the charge rate of 1C. So your 2300mah LiFe will be fine on 2.3A
    Last edited by waveydavey; 17-11-2016, 07:45 PM.
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    • #3
      You need a specialist LiFe balance charger


      Don't use the charger port. Take the battery out and do it somewhere safe. I'm not an expert on LiFe but if they are like LiPo they need special care when charging.
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      • #4
        Ah ok so if i connect it too my charger on 1c lipo that should do it will give it a go thanks guys.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by vcx10 View Post
          Ah ok so if i connect it too my charger on 1c lipo that should do it will give it a go thanks guys.

          No....LiFe and LiPo are different chemistry and need different charging regimes.

          You need a LiFe charger
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          • #6
            Originally posted by vcx10 View Post
            Ah ok so if i connect it too my charger on 1c lipo that should do it will give it a go thanks guys.
            no .. it needs to be on LIFE .... if you have a four button charger watch this video and it will show you how to do it ....

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            • #7
              Thanks bass i have two chargers my main one and a old one just like the one in that video just checked and it has those settings thanks for the help

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              • #8
                Battery on charge thanks all.

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                • #9
                  To charge my life battery it takes 4 beers 8 vodkas & 6 shots , At that point I'm ready for anything life flings at me lol
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by kenny d View Post
                    Tt I'm ready for anything life flings at me lol
                    Doh!!!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by David Drew View Post
                      No....LiFe and LiPo are different chemistry and need different charging regimes.

                      You need a LiFe charger
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