Over Heating Battery Charger

[Andy-T]

Hi there I gave my tank battery a charge,( Heng long) and the charger is getting very hot , almost to the point of not being able to touch it. Is this right?

Cheers for now Andy T

[Johnf]

Does not sound good. Smart charger is a good investment. These batteries can burn if overcharged. A smart charger will go onto trickle when charging complete and is I think a lot safer. Also worth upgrading the battery for one that gives longer play time.

[Gunshy]

I agree, certainly chargers and batteries will get warm. Sometimes there's a smell off them.
I wouldnt trust those included chargers. Worthwhile buying one.

[Andy-T]

Hi there , Cheers for the replies, I must admit I only charge it when sitting watching telly as there is a socket next to me so I can keep an eye on it

Its only the charger, the battery isnt getting at all warm but charged ok as I flattened it the day before and had a play this morning and all was well :~

I will look at one of these smart charger, no doubt there are some on fleabay.

Thanks Andy

[[ICE]monkey]

forgebears got some in
http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... 539#p62539" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Johnf]

This is from my local seller. Do not how much for postage as he always uses insured trackable postage. Price is good though and in Euro which is weak against Sterling at the momnent. €40 is only about £30 - £32
Great charger. Think I will buy one.

http://radiocontrolledshop.ie/Chargers/ ... maxb6.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Forgebear supports the forum but I like cheap.

[forgebear]

yer but he anit got the mains lead with his mine has dave

[winker]

Yep, all 3 of my chargers get hot when i charge my batteries,,,,,,

[Delboy]

here's a web site http://www.component-shop.co.uk/body_index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; my bro recamended to me for my tiger 1 rc and they do deal's when you buy 3 batteries

[LMN118]

Pretty much most chargers will get hot when charging. But if you physically cannot touch it then there is something wrong with that unit. I just charged a battery for over 10 hours and it the charger and battery were only slightly warm.

Just make sure you are charging the battery on a flat surface with relatively decent airflow.