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Old 24th Oct 2020, 8:27 pm   #8
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Default Re: 18v Li Ion chargers and going quietly bonkers

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Originally Posted by Bazz4CQJ View Post
I guess that doesn't change the view that you can use a general purpose PSU for charging, as I think the BMS is mainly there to equalise cell charging?

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It serves more than one function, it controls the charging, discharge shut-off, cell balance charging and even lets the power supply know to stop outputting, if it's electronic.

In most cases, there will only be 2 pins/wires used for charging from the charger itself.

Any power supply will work as long as the voltage is a little higher than the pack outputs, as has already been mentioned by someone else and is regulated.
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