What happens if you put regular batteries in a charger?
What happens if you charge normal batteries? A non-rechargeable battery, or primary cell, will overheat if placed in a battery charger. When the non-rechargeable battery overheats the seals will break, causing the battery to leak or explode.
What’s the best way to charge a Traxxas battery?
Place the container on a non-flammable surface such as concrete. ALWAYS: disconnect (unplug) the battery from the electronic speed control after you finish running your model. DO: use iD ® Traxxas batteries and iD ® chargers for an easier and safer charging solution.
What kind of batteries do Traxxas RC cars use?
At Traxxas our goal is to make the RC hobby fun and exciting for people of all skill levels. If you are new to RC, you may have some questions about batteries and how to charge them. Traxxas vehicles use high-power rechargeable batteries to achieve their extreme performance.
Can a Traxxas NiMH battery be discharged without charge?
NiMH batteries can be discharged completely without harming the battery, and they do not need to be charged before storage. Traxxas NiMH batteries are offered with 6 cells (7.2 volts), 7 cells (8.4 volts) or 8 cells (9.6 volts). LiPo battery packs are composed of flat 3.7-volt cells.
How often should Traxxas batteries be in store mode?
If you do not plan to reuse the batteries immediately, use the Store Mode on your Traxxas iD ® charger to prepare them for storage. For optimal performance and long battery life, you should place your batteries in Store Mode once a month.
Which is the best charger for Traxxas batteries?
Always use a LiPo-specific charger with LiPo batteries, and choose the correct settings for your battery. Again, Traxxas iD LiPo batteries and a Traxxas iD charger are always the safer, most convenient way to enjoy LiPo battery performance.
Can a Traxxas LiPo battery be over charged?
LiPo batteries can be damaged by over-discharging, which is why the electronic speed control on all Traxxas models has built-in Low-Voltage Detection to alert you when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage (discharge) threshold. LiPo batteries should be stored partially charged, and require a LiPo-specific charger.
Who is licensed to use Traxxas battery connectors?
Recently, Traxxas moved to limit the supply of their High-Current Connectors, reducing the number of battery manufacturers licensed to use the connector to just one: Traxxas.
NiMH batteries can be discharged completely without harming the battery, and they do not need to be charged before storage. Traxxas NiMH batteries are offered with 6 cells (7.2 volts), 7 cells (8.4 volts) or 8 cells (9.6 volts). LiPo battery packs are composed of flat 3.7-volt cells.