RAST

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Whats the difference???


I know that the dis-charger discharges.
And the Equalizer brings all the cells together (same voltage).


But what is the difference? and when to use what?

Also dis-charge rate? 15amp/20/25/30? Which is best?

What are the better dis-chargers and equalizers and estimated cost new and second hand?

Thanks for the help guys.


Robert.

kimbalion7

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To answer these questions, what cells are you using?? If you are using IB4200
cells the discharger would be set at 20+ amps(30 is better). Then a less amp discharge after that cut off, say 4-5 amps to bring the whole lot down.

After this you would then use a equalizer to bring all the cells down individually to the same voltage and starting capacity. This is to make the whole pack "start" from the same point so all the cells get a "equal" charge put back in them. This helps to get the most out of your packs in both lifespan and runtime.

The best time to discharge the pack is within a coulpe of days
before the next race. Then let them rest for a hour or so then equalize and put back about 500mah into them.

The discharge voltage cutoff should be no less than .9 volt per cell (5.4volts)
for a 6 cell pack.

Simon

cannon

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Simon is correct on what to do except that I would put more charge back in them these days. Somewhere over 1000mah because of the relatively high self discharge of the modern cell

Look at the Team Wave Lightning. It combines the features of a discharger and an equaliser in one unit. This is not common with most equalisers

RAST

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Thanks for the help.

Yes I do have some IB3800's and also GP3700's



I currently have 2 zero trays for the GPs. Also a 15 amp discharger.

But looking for something the will help with the above.

r0adrunn3r

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I brought a Team Wave Lightning version 2 the other day.

Have to say it is a good piece of kit. Throw a pack on it, use the voltage check to make sure each cell is connected. Then put it on the discharge cycle, too easy.

You can set the minimum voltage you want either 0 volts (works like a zero volt tray) or a range between 0.7 to 1.2 volts. I discharge mine down to 1.0 volt per cell.

It pulse discharges the cells at 20amps initially then it tapers the discharge rate as the minimum voltage is close. When the cells are down to the minimum nominated voltage, it will hold them at that, once all the cells are done. Just throw the equalised pack onto your charger. As I said it is very easy to use.

Tony

RAST

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Thanks.

Have been looking into getting one.


Robert.

Evilstealth

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Yes like everyone said before the Team Wave Lightning Discharger/Equalizer is the way to go, it is very simple to use and it does the job well

RAST

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Is this stand alone or does it need power??

If so what is the requirements?

Thanks
Robert.

cannon

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RAST .. it needs a 12 volt power supply like most high performance equaliser/dischargers

Evilstealth

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For more information goto
http://teamwaveonline.com/2007/products01.htm

Swanny

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I had a Trinity DPD. Sent it back as the display stopped working within a week or so and got my money back. I would get a Lightning 2 now, knowing what I know about the Trinity unit. Problem I had was a known problem and it only discharges at 30A until the first cell reaches cut off voltage and then switches to 5A until the remaining cells reach cut off.

X5 Addict

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Hey Swanny, I think it goes less than 5A when it goes into equalising mode and it pulses very slowly (more time off than on) The only good thing about the DPD is the info it gives, too quickly find a dud cell or if the pack is a bit "how ya goin'".

I just got a Team Wave L2.1 from Feral, money well spent thanks Greg! and cheaper than a DPD. BTW nice avatar again Greg!

RAST

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Thanks for the info. Will have to look into this and try and source the right thing.

Robert.

Swanny

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As the others say, go with the Lightning.

My recommendation: Avoid the Trinity DPD.