Moving up in charger - HELP!
#1
Moving up in charger - HELP!
I'm a little surprised but searching this forum for my answer comes up empty.
So....
I've got a little cash on hand from hitting a football pool this week, (Thank you Steelers)
Currently I use a Superbrain 959 charger and I think it's time to move up.
What do you think is the best TRACK charger to be had for less than $200?
1) Size and weight are important considerations. I don't want to be lugging a T35 to the track.
2) I'd also like something that can discharge (prefer 20A)
3) AC/DC would be best but I'd accept a DC only choice if it's truly the best option.
Is something like the Integy 16x7v6 a good size to haul? The specs look nice but I don't know how big/heavy it is. PitBull? Something from Novak?
What is in your pit box and how do you like it?
So....
I've got a little cash on hand from hitting a football pool this week, (Thank you Steelers)
Currently I use a Superbrain 959 charger and I think it's time to move up.
What do you think is the best TRACK charger to be had for less than $200?
1) Size and weight are important considerations. I don't want to be lugging a T35 to the track.
2) I'd also like something that can discharge (prefer 20A)
3) AC/DC would be best but I'd accept a DC only choice if it's truly the best option.
Is something like the Integy 16x7v6 a good size to haul? The specs look nice but I don't know how big/heavy it is. PitBull? Something from Novak?
What is in your pit box and how do you like it?
#3
LRP's Pulsar 2 is a very versatile charger. It charges, discharges, does motor run-in, among others. All for $170 listed price I think. Novak Millenium Pro is good too but I don't believe they make it anymore.
#4
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (15)
I have to throw another vote for the LRP charger but you should add an Integy Indi Reactor discharger to the mix. The LRP has a low discharge rate and who wants to tie up their charger with discharging, unless you have a programmable cycler with a high discharge rate?
Of course a power supply will be in order. Novak N-Power and the various custom jobs you see advertised here on RCTech. I, myself, grabbed a cheap Cosel 12-14V 13Amp PS from a guy on eBay who has them listed all the time. Built it into my pit box and put banana jacks on the outside.
Of course a power supply will be in order. Novak N-Power and the various custom jobs you see advertised here on RCTech. I, myself, grabbed a cheap Cosel 12-14V 13Amp PS from a guy on eBay who has them listed all the time. Built it into my pit box and put banana jacks on the outside.
#5
Tech Apprentice
The Novak Millennium Pro is a great charger. They still make it. Check out All-Star Hobbies. They have some really good deals on chargers.
http://www.allstarhobbies.com/home.php?cat=304
http://www.allstarhobbies.com/home.php?cat=304
#7
Re: Moving up in charger - HELP!
Originally posted by TopRowSeat
I'm a little surprised but searching this forum for my answer comes up empty.
So....
I've got a little cash on hand from hitting a football pool this week, (Thank you Steelers)
Currently I use a Superbrain 959 charger and I think it's time to move up.
What do you think is the best TRACK charger to be had for less than $200?
1) Size and weight are important considerations. I don't want to be lugging a T35 to the track.
2) I'd also like something that can discharge (prefer 20A)
3) AC/DC would be best but I'd accept a DC only choice if it's truly the best option.
Is something like the Integy 16x7v6 a good size to haul? The specs look nice but I don't know how big/heavy it is. PitBull? Something from Novak?
What is in your pit box and how do you like it?
I'm a little surprised but searching this forum for my answer comes up empty.
So....
I've got a little cash on hand from hitting a football pool this week, (Thank you Steelers)
Currently I use a Superbrain 959 charger and I think it's time to move up.
What do you think is the best TRACK charger to be had for less than $200?
1) Size and weight are important considerations. I don't want to be lugging a T35 to the track.
2) I'd also like something that can discharge (prefer 20A)
3) AC/DC would be best but I'd accept a DC only choice if it's truly the best option.
Is something like the Integy 16x7v6 a good size to haul? The specs look nice but I don't know how big/heavy it is. PitBull? Something from Novak?
What is in your pit box and how do you like it?
#8
Tech Fanatic
ide be leaning towards a novak milleniem/lrp pulsar 2/eagle cdc ver6.0/t35 etc. etc.
i have a pulsar and can say its the best charger ever
i have a pulsar and can say its the best charger ever
#10
Re: Re: Moving up in charger - HELP!
Originally posted by TitaniumR
Duratrax is also about to release a new charger called "ICE" that can charge Cd/Mh/Li/Pb, break in motor..... full of features for US$129. I don't know how good/reliable this charger is. More info from anyone will be great!
Duratrax is also about to release a new charger called "ICE" that can charge Cd/Mh/Li/Pb, break in motor..... full of features for US$129. I don't know how good/reliable this charger is. More info from anyone will be great!
Here's the short list...
LRP 2
Integy 16x5v6
Duratrax ICE
The LRP seems to be the racer's choice... but I'm not sure that I know WHY.
#11
Tech Elite
iTrader: (162)
Most chargers i see at the track are the lrp comps. i have one and have no complaints, you can break in a motor, run your lathe, even run a 12 v soldering iron through it if you have to. I ve had mine for about a year, and have been more than satisfied with it. And if your lookin at it for racing, or for just a better charger, its the way to go. Excellent charge, and you will notive the deifference over your current charger for sure. The only other charger i would buy would be the compettion electronics 35 gfx, but its about 5 bills for one of those bad boys...