Many different options for different configurations. I run 14s1p 5ah pack, but it would be the same with any ah size. When I first got the individual packs of 2 5s and 1 4s, I balance charged them separately. After making an adapter cable to configure the balance leads as 2 7s packs, I then balance charged the whole pack as one 14s battery pack. After I finally got the balls to charge them with the 48V sla battery charger and see it worked fine, I charge them that way most of the time. About once a week/month/when I feel like it, I put them on the lipo charger to check for balance. Most times the balance is still good, but go ahead and balance charge them since it's already ready to go. The one gotcha with the sla charger is that it will overcharge if you don't shut it off. I do it manually when the charge reaches about 58.5V. If you're forgetful, I'd recommend getting a timer to plug the charger into. Next time I'm at Home Depot I may get one myself. I'd highly recommend getting a HK-010 Power analyzer for $19 to monitor the voltage, amp and watt usage in real time. It also has a Wh reading, but it's not that important. The voltage is the main thing and for $19 it does a lot, including balance packs if you need to do it. Another option would be a charger that shuts itself off at a certain voltage. bmsbattery.com sells those in different wattages. I think the 400W model is $29. I just ordered a 72V controller so I may end up getting one of those too. So that's a few ways of many to charge lipo. The best and safest way is to balance charge all the time of course, but it's really not needed.Idontwanttopedal said:
Looks as good as any of the rest of this type. It's these specs that turn me off to all of them.Idontwanttopedal said:
