Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
Power Supply suggestions? >

Power Supply suggestions?

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Power Supply suggestions?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-03-2007, 01:20 PM
  #1  
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 94
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default Power Supply suggestions?

Looking to get a power supply. Got any suggestions? Would like to get something that can handle 2 chargers and is small.

Any and all info would be appreciated. Pros and Cons for power supplies.
azrael_nite is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 01:27 PM
  #2  
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
 
Kropy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: In a van down by the river
Posts: 1,763
Trader Rating: 12 (100%+)
Default

You just can't go wrong with this 25 amp unit from Radio Shack http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
Kropy is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 05:57 PM
  #3  
Tech Elite
 
wallyedmonds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Brampton ont canada
Posts: 3,662
Default

you guys still have Radio Shack in the usa.
ya that looks good

but i like my competition electronics.
wallyedmonds is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 06:14 PM
  #4  
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
 
maxepower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Posts: 1,641
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default Small power supply

Muchmore racing has a small power supply and rated at 24 amps!
I'll try to post a picture!
Attached Thumbnails Power Supply suggestions?-much-more-ps.jpg  
maxepower is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 06:25 PM
  #5  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (18)
 
SQC049's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 2,965
Trader Rating: 18 (95%+)
Default

I have had a 30 amp Rivergate since some time in '02. It is still going strong. It's a bit large, but I love it.
SQC049 is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 08:28 PM
  #6  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (35)
 
Jack Smash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Carson City, NV
Posts: 2,981
Trader Rating: 35 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by wallyedmonds
you guys still have Radio Shack in the usa.
ya that looks good

but i like my competition electronics.
The Competition Electronics and Radio Shack 25amp power supplies are the same thing with different stickers and price tags.
Jack Smash is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 08:52 PM
  #7  
Tech Master
iTrader: (11)
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,589
Trader Rating: 11 (100%+)
Default

Pro-peak 20 amp ($60): http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

My personal opinion is power supplies are a good item to buy used. You can get them for about half price of what they cost new and they work forever. I've had the same 30 amp Rivergate unit since 1997 and I bought it used.
kcobra is offline  
Old 10-03-2007, 09:00 PM
  #8  
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (101)
 
BSchorr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Luverne, MN
Posts: 5,055
Trader Rating: 101 (100%+)
Default

Take a look at this link, it is better then any listed previously and is a fraction of teh cost of the radioshack or the muchmore one

http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/...r_supplies.htm

20 amp and a 30 amp one, I have the 20 amp, nothing better
BSchorr is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 12:23 PM
  #9  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
 
joe of loath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posts: 4,857
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

i know something that will give 700 amps.... its called a car battery! or 2 1/2 hours at 20amps... (don't let me go into car batteries) although they're a bit tricky to carry.
joe of loath is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 01:11 PM
  #10  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (4)
 
fastharry™'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Louisville, KY!.. USA!! ....Home of http://www.fastharry.com
Posts: 2,847
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by BSchorr
Take a look at this link, it is better then any listed previously and is a fraction of teh cost of the radioshack or the muchmore one

http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/...r_supplies.htm

20 amp and a 30 amp one, I have the 20 amp, nothing better

hey B, those look nice, and they are switching power supplys, which, rfor some reason, Charlie at novak says was important,.,,,

how much does your 20 amp weigh?...


and check out this 25 amp.....switching, under 3 pounds, 5 x 5 x 2.....


http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...rodid=MFJ-4125

just more money....
fastharry™ is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 02:21 PM
  #11  
Tech Elite
 
razzor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Durban, South Africa
Posts: 2,810
Default

I just bought a 30amp power supply from a alarm/security wholesaler for the equivalent of $60.
Its a bit bulkier than the MM etc.. but its 1/4 to 1/3 the price of those mentioned locally.

I do think a 20amp is more than enough though to run 2 chargers and a few other aitems.
razzor is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 02:40 PM
  #12  
Tech Apprentice
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 57
Default

Has anyone bought a power supply from kitsusa? Check out the link below. It directs you to a 20 amp supply.

http://www.kitsusa.net/phpstore/html...r-13.8VDC.html


I am currently in the market for regulated power supply. Suggestions would be great. I really don't want to order this thing online. If anyone knows local stores, or store types that would carry power supplies please post. Seems like radioshack is a rip for what they charge and what your getting.

Greg
GAPaman is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 03:47 PM
  #13  
Tech Elite
 
wallyedmonds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Brampton ont canada
Posts: 3,662
Default

Originally Posted by Jack Smash
The Competition Electronics and Radio Shack 25amp power supplies are the same thing with different stickers and price tags.
you are saying the CE is 25A
and there not i opened both look the same but not.
wallyedmonds is offline  
Old 10-04-2007, 04:15 PM
  #14  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
magm20001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 546
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

LRP 14 amp or Muchmore 24 Amp.

they both work great and bling bling

the muchmore 24 amp you need to turn the fan to blow outwards and its not a true 24amp power supply
magm20001 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.