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    Charging 25 Li-ions in Parallel

    IRstuff > I did consider those batteries, but I would prefer not to run a regulator. It looks like I just might have to based on the consensus here. An overspec'd 10-15 amp regulator should not get too hot at 3.5 amps. I have short circuited two series wired fully charged of these 18650's on...
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    Charging 25 Li-ions in Parallel

    Thanks Skogsgurra. I have 12AWG wires, and it is fused at 10A. And yep, quick release clips. :) I know its dangerous, but it beats a 12AH 6V Lead Acid bettery which gives me about 4 hours runtime. I want this vest to run from sunset to sunrise. Will upload a pick of the battery belt when I...
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    Charging 25 Li-ions in Parallel

    The 25 batteries are hard wired together around a belt. I need to charge them all at once.
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    Charging 25 Li-ions in Parallel

    Hi All! I have a custom battery pack that has 25 18650 li-ion batteries in parallel, supplying 3.7-4.2 volts. I am having trouble finding a charger to charge them! The charger I have, a typical intelligent charger, can supply up to 5 amps, which should be enough to give them a charge over a...

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