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Old 10-13-2009, 10:05 AM   #218
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Default Re: Who using A123 batteries?

Quote: Originally Posted by Flatlandman
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I have been Using fromeco bats for over 3 years and i haven't yet balanced any I think that the low charge rates allow us to not need to balance. My Friends have some pacs they mad up them selfs that they added balance lead to and their batteries are fine just like mine that are charged sans balancer.
This is my fifth year using Fromeco batteries. Never had a problem either. However, I do replace them after about 2 years. Would be interested to see if balancing the cells prolongs the life of the battery. And what the difference is between the balanced/unbalanced cells.
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