Charge 2 x 2S batteries as 4S?

[Holeshot]

Is it possible to charge 2 x 2s batteries wired as series as 4s? Is there any way of balancing them both at the same time?

[jukeboxman]

Theory says yes if they're all the same capacity....you would have to mess about with the balance leads to wire them into your charger for balancing.

[lardy37]

yes you can, i bought a lead from wim at AMC to do it but cant remember who makes it but it is made to do the job and it does work but batterys to need to be matching

[Holeshot]

Some people have been saying you can't as it is to risky. I was going to use 2 x 2S 5000mah 30C but they are saying that the batteries won't be even matched when charging and one may get most of the charge and one only get some.

[john333]

LRP do a special balance charging lead just for this purpose (well, actually for 1/8th electric racers) this will allow you to balance charge 2 x 2S lipos, so long as your charger will go upto 4S

[AJ Roberts]

Fusion do a dual balance board and I think Modelsport sell them

[knighthawk]

Originally Posted by Holeshot

Is it possible to charge 2 x 2s batteries wired as series as 4s? Is there any way of balancing them both at the same time?

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