Qualcomm 3.0 Chargers

[kdcma]

Is it okay to use Qualcomm 3.0 Chargers

 

[kdcma]

The reason why I ask is the voltage it's a little higher then what's recommended in the user's manual.

 

[Hotrod65]

3.0 amp 5V charging should not be a problem if it's a smart charger. But with lithium batteries you need to be careful as quick charging can create heat which Li-Ion batteries do not like and can be a fire hazard. It depends on the formula of the lithium battery Minelab used and what the max charge rate is. I fly RC aircraft and we use all different kinds of Li-Ion batteries, some can be charged at rapid rates while some can only handle 1C rate. However the old rule of thumb was never charge at a rate more than 2 times (2C) the mAh rating of the battery. So let's say it's a 1,000mAh battery we would not go over 2 amp charging. So long story short I would call Minelab and ask if not covered specifically in the instruction manual. I've been using a 2.1 amp Samsung charger on mine.

 

[kdcma]

Alot of good info thank you.

 

[halfstep]

If the device you are charging is not capable of fast charge, then the Qualcomm 3.0 ports will just revert to a standard charge. The equinox is not capable of fast charge so if you plug it into the Qualcomm 3.0 port, it will not charge faster and will be fine.

 

[kdcma]

Thanks halfstep.

 

[bklein]

There are little inline usb power monitoring widgets available online for less than ten bucks that show you real time as well as accumulated charge current. Pretty handy.