Is Undercharging bad?

xl SHADOW lx · August 18th, 2008, 18:18

I just got my new kraken ak 47. The manual says to charge it for about 12 hours at first, then about 10 hours every other time. I don't really want to wait 12 hours from now, and I'm wonderin if I could just charge it for maybe 2 hours.

1) Will the gun even work after only 2 hours?
2) Is undercharging bad for the gun?

Thanks

Crunchmeister · August 18th, 2008, 18:22

All you'll do by undercharging a cheap battery is ruin it. Follow the instructions to the letter when charging. Ni-Cad batteries will develop 'cell memory' if undercharged or recharged when not fully drained and never be able to hold a full charge after that. Ideally, you should totally discharge a Ni-Cad before recharging it. And always fully charge it every time.

And your best bet would be to get rid of the wall wart charger and get yourself a decent battery charger.

TokyoSeven · August 18th, 2008, 19:10

Refrain from being impaitent, charge the battery all the way.

Here is what one partial possibility I predict if you choose to be impatient.

- You partially charge the batt and begin messing around with your gun
- Battery gets weak very quickly and the mechbox seizes
-Another useless stupid thread gets posted on here on how to fix your mechbox because you fubar'd it because you couldnt be bothered to wait.

Do us all a favor and just fully charge the battery.

KNIVEZS · August 18th, 2008, 19:12

i suggest that you get a new battery and charger

xl SHADOW lx · August 18th, 2008, 19:44

k, Thx for info.
I guess I'll just wait the full 12 hours and then use it, but I'm thinking of getting a new batt. Does anyone know of a decent battery (prefferably less than 50$) for my kraken?

TokyoSeven · August 18th, 2008, 19:49

http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?sid=1240696

You will find what you require here, affordable and reliable.

Crunchmeister · August 18th, 2008, 19:49

The batteries that come with cheap guns are usually shit. That being said, if you charge and discharge them correctly, they should still last you a while.

I would recommend you check out http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/mai...r=15&model=122. A large 8.4V, 4000 mAh pack with Elite cells will cost you about $45 US plus shipping. It's the best deal you can get. You'll get about 5000 rounds out of that battery without requiring a recharge. It's an Ni-MH battery too, so you don't have to discharge it between charges. And the high capacity, low resistance cells will also increase your rate of fire.

Also, get a decent charger. If you can't afford to get both a charger and battery at once, then get the charger first. A proper charger will help maintain your current battery until you can replace it with a better one.

xl SHADOW lx · August 18th, 2008, 21:52

By undercharging a battery (for example my stock batt with my Kraken) will it have less fps than if I fully charged the batt. I don't mean permanently reducing, for example; if I charge the batt for 12 hours it shoots 370 fps with 0.2s. Rewind time, instead of charging for 12 hours, I do it for 4 hours. My fps...will it go down or stay the same, but batt life won't be as long(obvioulsy)
?

Crunchmeister · August 18th, 2008, 21:54

The battery has zero effect on your muzzle velocity. The spring is responsible for that. What is likely to happen is that you'll get a few shots off, then as the battery dies, the mechbox will partially cycle with the spring compressed and jam up in that position.

Just do yourself a favour and charge it completely.

demco11 · August 18th, 2008, 21:57

Basically, take care of your battery's for the first couple full charges & discharges. (lol dis-charges!) Because if you dont, your battery sucks, and if you do, it does not.

krazie Sj · August 18th, 2008, 22:52

Coles Notes Version: Yes

Disco_Dante · August 18th, 2008, 22:54

Are you aware that every question you ask can be answered on Google? I'm going to PM you this question as well, because every time someone asks you a tough question in one of your threads, you disappear and don't come back to it.

TokyoSeven · August 18th, 2008, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco_Dante

Are you aware that every question you ask can be answered on Google?

Google....or common sense.

God forbid he pull his head out of his ass and actually try.

Shirley · August 18th, 2008, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco_Dante

Are you aware that every question you ask can be answered on Google? I'm going to PM you this question as well, because every time someone asks you a tough question in one of your threads, you disappear and don't come back to it.

LOL
What can we do without google?

TokyoSeven · August 18th, 2008, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

LOL
What can we do without google?

Go for a walk outside....more or less any outdoor activity.

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August 18th, 2008, 18:18	#1
xl SHADOW lx Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Ontario	Is Undercharging bad? I just got my new kraken ak 47. The manual says to charge it for about 12 hours at first, then about 10 hours every other time. I don't really want to wait 12 hours from now, and I'm wonderin if I could just charge it for maybe 2 hours. 1) Will the gun even work after only 2 hours? 2) Is undercharging bad for the gun? Thanks __________________ One more step, and I'll put a Kraken your ass AEG: Aftermath Kraken, Tactical Force TF16 Spring: Foreign Legion's Famas

August 18th, 2008, 18:22	#2
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	All you'll do by undercharging a cheap battery is ruin it. Follow the instructions to the letter when charging. Ni-Cad batteries will develop 'cell memory' if undercharged or recharged when not fully drained and never be able to hold a full charge after that. Ideally, you should totally discharge a Ni-Cad before recharging it. And always fully charge it every time. And your best bet would be to get rid of the wall wart charger and get yourself a decent battery charger. __________________

August 18th, 2008, 19:10	#3
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Refrain from being impaitent, charge the battery all the way. Here is what one partial possibility I predict if you choose to be impatient. - You partially charge the batt and begin messing around with your gun - Battery gets weak very quickly and the mechbox seizes -Another useless stupid thread gets posted on here on how to fix your mechbox because you fubar'd it because you couldnt be bothered to wait. Do us all a favor and just fully charge the battery. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

August 18th, 2008, 19:44	#5
xl SHADOW lx Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Ontario	k, Thx for info. I guess I'll just wait the full 12 hours and then use it, but I'm thinking of getting a new batt. Does anyone know of a decent battery (prefferably less than 50$) for my kraken? __________________ One more step, and I'll put a Kraken your ass AEG: Aftermath Kraken, Tactical Force TF16 Spring: Foreign Legion's Famas

August 18th, 2008, 19:49	#6
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?sid=1240696 You will find what you require here, affordable and reliable. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire" Last edited by TokyoSeven; August 18th, 2008 at 19:51..

August 18th, 2008, 21:52	#8
xl SHADOW lx Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Ontario	By undercharging a battery (for example my stock batt with my Kraken) will it have less fps than if I fully charged the batt. I don't mean permanently reducing, for example; if I charge the batt for 12 hours it shoots 370 fps with 0.2s. Rewind time, instead of charging for 12 hours, I do it for 4 hours. My fps...will it go down or stay the same, but batt life won't be as long(obvioulsy) ? __________________ One more step, and I'll put a Kraken your ass AEG: Aftermath Kraken, Tactical Force TF16 Spring: Foreign Legion's Famas

August 18th, 2008, 21:54	#9
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	The battery has zero effect on your muzzle velocity. The spring is responsible for that. What is likely to happen is that you'll get a few shots off, then as the battery dies, the mechbox will partially cycle with the spring compressed and jam up in that position. Just do yourself a favour and charge it completely. __________________

August 18th, 2008, 21:57	#10
demco11 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC	Basically, take care of your battery's for the first couple full charges & discharges. (lol dis-charges!) Because if you dont, your battery sucks, and if you do, it does not. __________________ "I feel no emotion, just recoil."

August 18th, 2008, 22:52	#11
krazie Sj Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: CowTown	Coles Notes Version: Yes __________________ Some people call them Terrorists. These boys have simply been...misguided.

August 18th, 2008, 22:54	#12
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Are you aware that every question you ask can be answered on Google? I'm going to PM you this question as well, because every time someone asks you a tough question in one of your threads, you disappear and don't come back to it. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

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