[NSRCA-discussion] LiFe batteries Hobbico

[Bob Richards]

Have not seen or used them, but sounds similar to A123 technology and the Fromeco "Iron Corp" batts. Does require a different charge voltage than LiIon or Lipo, otherwise they have the same charge algorithm (constant voltage, current limited). Most of the newer Lipo chargers have a LiFe setting. 
 
I've got a pair of A123 batts in a 50cc Extra, charge time is 15 minutes or less. Similar to NiCads as far as a discharge curve goes, they stay almost flat and then fall off very quickly at the end. 
 
Bob R.

--- On Thu, 3/4/10, John Fuqua <johnfuqua at embarqmail.com> wrote:









Wow Steve Kaluf.   As the nominal voltage is different assume you need a different charger to charge them.
 
 
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