how long does it take to charge lipo batteries

[speedfreak]

i got the Turnigy 5000 20c batteries and the turngiy charger but when i charge them i don't know how long and when they are done.....i'm not suppose to leave them on charge over night right....i left them charging for 1 to 2 hours is that enough....please help thanks

[Jeff Wohlt]

It should shut off an give you an alarm when done. As long as you put your setting in right. Are you charging thru the balancer?

I use a Shultz so it just shuts off when done.

[Brushless55]

i got the Turnigy 5000 20c batteries and the turngiy charger but when i charge them i don't know how long and when they are done.....i'm not suppose to leave them on charge over night right....i left them charging for 1 to 2 hours is that enough....please help thanks

It all depends on how many Mah you need to put back and at what amp rating you charge at...
If you put back 100% (5000mah) and charge at 5amps it will take 1 hour to charge..
If you only need 2500mah at 5amp charge then it will take 1/2 hour to charge..

[Steven Vaccaro]

i got the Turnigy 5000 20c batteries and the turngiy charger but when i charge them i don't know how long and when they are done.....i'm not suppose to leave them on charge over night right....i left them charging for 1 to 2 hours is that enough....please help thanks

Man that would worry me. The charge rate must be pretty low. If not toss the charger asap.

[speedfreak]

the charge is brand new though...along with the batteries....the only thing is that the chargers i bought were only $12 brand new from hobby king..

[JimClark]

Is this what you bought?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...110/240v_Input

Ask questions before you wast your money that charger will take years to charge 5000mah
you want at least a 50watt charger

[speedfreak]

yeah that's the one....i bought 2 of those

[Jeff Wohlt]

650 milliamp.... little over 1/2 amp. It is not bad for the cells but will take forever.

Get something that goes as least to 5 amp.

[speedfreak]

with these charger how do i know when it's done....can i test the batteries with a voltage tester...if so what will it read....

[Jeff Wohlt]

Does it have any light that turns red or green? If not who knows...not good for cells if it does not sense the charge and shut off.

You can put a Astro blinky between the balance connector and pack connector and it will tell you more.

[speedfreak]

it does have three lights on it...... when i plug the battery in cell 1 has a red light....cell 2 has a red light and cell 3 has a green light.....what does that mean do you know?

[JimClark]

didn't you get any directions on the charger?

[speedfreak]

no i didn't...just came in a little box and that's it..

[JimClark]

it will charge up to 3 cells each led is for one of the cells green means that the cell is done. How many cells is your battery?

Jim

[speedfreak]

ummm i think 6...sorry i'm pretty new to this