muchmore vs ice
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The Muchmore is an ICE with more features such as a backlit display and high and better discharge options, and I believe there is some small difference with the motor runin feature. Thing is, some people have had a problem with the Muchmore failing in discharge mode. I took the risk anyhow and got one, but as of now I affraid to do much discharging with it but eventually I will. If you're not going to do any discharging with your charger just save $50 and get yourself the ICE.
#3
ok thanks. i tried to find some info on here but i didn't come up with alot. i do plan to discharge. i like checkpoint too but they have some problems with the discharge. any else have the same problem?? muchmore got a new charger out maybe they worked out the problem??
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The Muchmore is an ICE with more features such as a backlit display and high and better discharge options, and I believe there is some small difference with the motor runin feature. Thing is, some people have had a problem with the Muchmore failing in discharge mode. I took the risk anyhow and got one, but as of now I affraid to do much discharging with it but eventually I will. If you're not going to do any discharging with your charger just save $50 and get yourself the ICE.
#7
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the cell master is a very good nimh charger but ass soon as u ad lipo to ur race packs ur stuck with a 1 amp charge rate.
ice is good imo the mv is a bit high for 4200nimh packs (bit hot here in aus) but apart from that pretty good.
checkpoint has proved to have discharge issues but has the major refinements the ice is lacking backlit screen lower mv, 2c lipo charge.
if i were u and u can stretch your budget the eagle or integy depends if u order from japan or usa, cdc7 or climate controlled charger. pretty much a checkpoint with a 20 amp linear discharge and a few other nice fetures. worth it imo
ice is good imo the mv is a bit high for 4200nimh packs (bit hot here in aus) but apart from that pretty good.
checkpoint has proved to have discharge issues but has the major refinements the ice is lacking backlit screen lower mv, 2c lipo charge.
if i were u and u can stretch your budget the eagle or integy depends if u order from japan or usa, cdc7 or climate controlled charger. pretty much a checkpoint with a 20 amp linear discharge and a few other nice fetures. worth it imo
#8
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Much More has the new Much More Silent Charger out which is able to charge Lipo's at a higher rate. Personally, I would never use my high dollar charger for discharging. I would buy a separate discharger. But if you go Lipo, you don't need to worry about discharging. Also, the ICE has a 5 year warranty now on new units.
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#9
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No, no, no! The Much More and the ICE are unrelated. The charger you're thinking of is the Checkpoint TC1030. There have been a few issues with it. I had one and had it fail. I returned it, got a refund and bought an LRP Pulsar Competiton 3 - which I'm quite happy with. The LRP does more than the Much More charger as it has a volt out feature which the much more does not. Simple to set up and use too. You should also consider the LRP charger.
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The Muchmore is an ICE with more features such as a backlit display and high and better discharge options, and I believe there is some small difference with the motor runin feature. Thing is, some people have had a problem with the Muchmore failing in discharge mode. I took the risk anyhow and got one, but as of now I affraid to do much discharging with it but eventually I will. If you're not going to do any discharging with your charger just save $50 and get yourself the ICE.
Major brainfart here... For some reason I registered Checkpoint when I saw Much More.
#14
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muchmore vs. ice
I currently have a muchmore cellmaster and a checkpoint tc1030. The cellmaster is great for NIMH, but if you intend to charge lipo's or just want a great all around charger the checkpoint is GREAT.
I have also heard the discharge problems and here is what i would say. The charger is way too small to discharge at a 20 or 30 amp rate. Not enough of a heatsink to keep it cool so my suggestions would be .
1. change the setting so the fans run all the time on the checkpoint.
2. get a real discharger such as the novak smart tray to discharge.
3. if you must discharge w/the checkpoint use an external fan to help keep cool and keep in a well ventalated area.
4. enjoy one of the best chargers on the market!
I have also heard the discharge problems and here is what i would say. The charger is way too small to discharge at a 20 or 30 amp rate. Not enough of a heatsink to keep it cool so my suggestions would be .
1. change the setting so the fans run all the time on the checkpoint.
2. get a real discharger such as the novak smart tray to discharge.
3. if you must discharge w/the checkpoint use an external fan to help keep cool and keep in a well ventalated area.
4. enjoy one of the best chargers on the market!