CHARGER QUESTION IMPORTANT
12-09-2009, 08:12 PM
#1
CHARGER QUESTION IMPORTANT
Exceptional peak charging value — with SIX programmable features!
You may be amazed at how much charger you can get at a surprisingly low price —IF your choice is the DuraTrax Piranha AC/DC Digital Peak Charger. Its six easily programmable features, including adjustable charge current and peak detection sensitivity, let you tailor operation to suit your specific battery types. State-of-the-art microprocessor control adds intelligence and reliability, providing the versatility you need for a wide range of charging demands.
* Two-line, 16-character LCD shows battery voltage, peak detection mV, charge time, current and capacity — as well as errors for improper input voltage, poor battery connections, and reverse output polarity.
* Memory stores pre-set charge parameters for up to 10 batteries.
* Automatic charge mode takes effect and charges batteries safely if specific settings are not selected.
* Compact size (5" x 3.4" x 5.5") and AC/DC input options allow convenient use at home or the track.
* Solid-state reverse polarity and short circuit protection included on input and output.
Thats the charger im getting for 15 bucks worth it? how long does it take to charge
You may be amazed at how much charger you can get at a surprisingly low price —IF your choice is the DuraTrax Piranha AC/DC Digital Peak Charger. Its six easily programmable features, including adjustable charge current and peak detection sensitivity, let you tailor operation to suit your specific battery types. State-of-the-art microprocessor control adds intelligence and reliability, providing the versatility you need for a wide range of charging demands.
* Two-line, 16-character LCD shows battery voltage, peak detection mV, charge time, current and capacity — as well as errors for improper input voltage, poor battery connections, and reverse output polarity.
* Memory stores pre-set charge parameters for up to 10 batteries.
* Automatic charge mode takes effect and charges batteries safely if specific settings are not selected.
* Compact size (5" x 3.4" x 5.5") and AC/DC input options allow convenient use at home or the track.
* Solid-state reverse polarity and short circuit protection included on input and output.
Thats the charger im getting for 15 bucks worth it? how long does it take to charge
12-09-2009, 08:51 PM
#2
Its definitely worth it if you need a charger. Sounds like it has everything to keep your packs working great. Depending on what you are charging with it, it could charge in as fast as 1/2 hour or less. For larger capacity packs it will take closer to 1 hour.
12-10-2009, 05:43 AM
#3
Thats the charger I started with (and still have) it will not charge lipo, so if you have any intention of charging lipos, that charger will not. Other than that, its a good charger. Mine false peaked when pushed to the max 3.5amps (on AC) so you may have to reset and try charging again if it seems to quit early or your packs don't get warm.
Approx charge time - (mah/1000) / charge rate, amps = approx hours, example, 5000mah charging at 4amps - (5000/1000)/4 = 1.25hrs or 1hr 15min.
This is approx since it ignores what batt alreadu has in it when you start the charge and also ignores batts internal resistance.
Approx charge time - (mah/1000) / charge rate, amps = approx hours, example, 5000mah charging at 4amps - (5000/1000)/4 = 1.25hrs or 1hr 15min.
This is approx since it ignores what batt alreadu has in it when you start the charge and also ignores batts internal resistance.
12-10-2009, 04:59 PM
#5
I ran gp1100s NIMh in my 18th scales before I converted to lipos, but they were 1100s back then. What we were told to do, was charge them at 1amp and see how hot they got. If they were not too hot (temp > 125-130F), then could try 1.5amps and make same temp check. If OK at 1.5 could try 2amps. I never charged mine at over 1.5amps.
Approx charge time, at 1.5amps is less than an hour. If run down until they quit, expect 40-45min. If charged at 1amp, the time will be longer.
Approx charge time, at 1.5amps is less than an hour. If run down until they quit, expect 40-45min. If charged at 1amp, the time will be longer.
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