2amp charging

[kencher]

Have recently got myself the Xtar sc1which chargers my batteries at 2amp will this reduce the life of my batteries .Any info appreciated.

 

[oORobOo]

It's fine to charge them at 2 amps (but check they aren't getting too warm), once the internal temp gets over 50 degrees or so it speeds up battery degradation, I have tried to look in the past to see if anyone has tested how much by but could never find any concrete tests on it.
**Worth checking the datasheet for your batteries just to be safe.

 

[Simon G]

 

[Jd_]

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That list needs to be updated for the hohm techs.

(The new home run xl i know goes to 6 amps, and in not sure about the lower nums)

I cant believe the max charge rate of the molicels

 

[Steve.]

I always charge my 21700s at 2 amp and 18650s at 1 amp, no reason really just what i do.

 

[andipandi]

Hmm, my 18650s and 21700s get warm enough at 800mah charging, I wouldn't fancy 2A.

 

[Fazz711]

Mine charge OK on the xtar.
None of the get even slightly warm

 

[ADDicT]

That list needs to be updated for the hohm techs.

(The new home run xl i know goes to 6 amps, and in not sure about the lower nums)

I cant believe the max charge rate of the molicels

See the *** on the right side.

 

[Gitchy]

I charge all my batteries at 2amps. No problems at all with any of them.

 

[Simon G]

The new home run xl i know goes to 6 amps

Yeah but as the datasheet says... it will reduce the life cycle of the cell.

If you like buying new batteries all the time then feel free.