flipsnip Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Hi, I’ve been out of the game for years and after shooting a real Scorpion Evo 3 a1 it lead me back to airsoft and wanting to buy one. I’ve never used lithium batteries and only had basic chargers before. So with my new asg scorpion I bought the following: - asg 9.9v LiFe 1000mah crane stock 3 cell battery https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/asg-9-9v-1000mah-20c-life-crane-stock-battery - Titan digital lithium battery charger. http://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/batteries-bbs-gas-chronographs-c5/chargers-c141/titan-power-lipo-life-smart-charger-uk-plug-p9949 The battery charged to the reader saying “full” incredibly quickly. However when shooting it lasted about 150 rounds before stopping. After reading up on the charger it appears it’s designed for 7.4, 11.1v & 14.8 v batteries and not 9.6. Am I right in saying the 2 aren’t compatible? If so would it be better to buy a different battery or charger? Any help appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
ED-SKaR Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 It claims it can charge li-fe, but then doesn't list the voltages of li-fe batterys... odd. Is there a li-fe setting on the machine at all? Link to post Share on other sites
flipsnip Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 No, no setting for li-fe batteries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
flipsnip Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Can get an asg li-fe compatible charger around £20.https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/asg-balance-charger-w-auto-stop-lipo-lifeAny better recommendations?Will I have damaged the battery? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Get an iMax B6 off eBay, then never need to get another charger ever again. Link to post Share on other sites
flipsnip Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 So I opted for an imax b6. Didn’t check that it only comes with deans connector not Tamiya connector.... Just ordered an adaptor from amazon.Now looking into information on the imax b6 it appears that most of them on the market are clones and not the “skyrc” original. I think mine is one of these.After spending over £60 now on charging this battery I will give it a try anyway. Will just not leave it unattended after horror stories of batteries catching fire! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 I've been running a Turnigy B6 clone for 5 years and not had any issues. Stick to using the 'Balance Charge' option and set the output current to no more than 2x your battery's capacity. Link to post Share on other sites
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