Charger Options
#1
Am looking for a new charger, and have a feeling my expectations are too high!! Anyway, thought if I posted my wishlist some of you guys could point me in the direction of the best options, please! What I'm looking for, to charge my 2s lipo packs, is:
Mains and 12v input
Fast discharge rate for storage (eg can discharge at more than 1A)
ACCURACY - a good reputation for balancing/not over charging
Nice to have's:
Multi inputs (eg charge more than one pack at a time)
More than 50w (ability to charge 2s at 7-8A)
Ability to charge nimh/life as well
What would anyone recommend? Are fusion chargers any good?
Mains and 12v input
Fast discharge rate for storage (eg can discharge at more than 1A)
ACCURACY - a good reputation for balancing/not over charging
Nice to have's:
Multi inputs (eg charge more than one pack at a time)
More than 50w (ability to charge 2s at 7-8A)
Ability to charge nimh/life as well
What would anyone recommend? Are fusion chargers any good?
#2
Good day!
I use this charger and I am quite happy with it.
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN4064
I use this charger and I am quite happy with it.
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN4064
#3
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Yeah, your expectations are way out there compared to whats available. The dual charging capability on AC/DC power doesn't exist as far as I'm aware.
you really need to decide whats important as far as what you want/need to charge and go from there. The AC/DC requirement is really very limiting in the area of chargers. They just don't make them for much above entry level type basic charging.
you really need to decide whats important as far as what you want/need to charge and go from there. The AC/DC requirement is really very limiting in the area of chargers. They just don't make them for much above entry level type basic charging.
#4
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,341
A fairly close match is the new Hyperion 0720i Net3-AD AC/DC model. Solid rep, 5 amp discharge on a 2s, 90 watts on AC power (150W on DC). Just buy two!
http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=5655
Or if you are willing to go for a power supply the Duo models are double chargers with more power.
http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=5655
Or if you are willing to go for a power supply the Duo models are double chargers with more power.
#6
Well, even though this charger is dc only, it'll do everything you'll ever want to do PLUS++++ It will be the last system you'll ever need.
http://www.revolectrix.com/pl8_description_tab.htm
This power supply will also service this charger. I just got one & it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Amp-12-Volt-1...item563e2925a9
http://www.revolectrix.com/pl8_description_tab.htm
This power supply will also service this charger. I just got one & it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Amp-12-Volt-1...item563e2925a9
#7
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Then if you're willing to go with a single charger instead of spending a big chunk of cash, the newer Hyperion 0720Net3 AD is one to consider. It is AC/DC, has -
"EOS 0720i NET3 AD (ac/dc input)
10.5V~29V DC (20A, 150W max charge)
100V~240V AC (20A, 90W max charge)"
and as far as accuracy - "* 12-Bit Balance Circuit Resolution for superb accuracy".
The discharge specs are 50watts with a max of 5amps. That makes for a relatively fast discharge. Although I prefer to just run a lipo and let the charger charge it back to storage conditions.
Charger specs here - manual is available at bottom of page -
http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/
Several places to buy - on sale here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=5655
or here -
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-7S-20A-150W
#8
Heres a good deal i just picked one of these up the other day works great comes with dang near everything you need.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...o-Charger-Plus
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...o-Charger-Plus
#9
Then if you're willing to go with a single charger instead of spending a big chunk of cash, the newer Hyperion 0720Net3 AD is one to consider. It is AC/DC, has -
"EOS 0720i NET3 AD (ac/dc input)
10.5V~29V DC (20A, 150W max charge)
100V~240V AC (20A, 90W max charge)"
and as far as accuracy - "* 12-Bit Balance Circuit Resolution for superb accuracy".
The discharge specs are 50watts with a max of 5amps. That makes for a relatively fast discharge. Although I prefer to just run a lipo and let the charger charge it back to storage conditions.
Charger specs here - manual is available at bottom of page -
http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/
Several places to buy - on sale here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=5655
or here -
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-7S-20A-150W
"EOS 0720i NET3 AD (ac/dc input)
10.5V~29V DC (20A, 150W max charge)
100V~240V AC (20A, 90W max charge)"
and as far as accuracy - "* 12-Bit Balance Circuit Resolution for superb accuracy".
The discharge specs are 50watts with a max of 5amps. That makes for a relatively fast discharge. Although I prefer to just run a lipo and let the charger charge it back to storage conditions.
Charger specs here - manual is available at bottom of page -
http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/
Several places to buy - on sale here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=5655
or here -
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-7S-20A-150W
Dual charger (two batteries at once), same functions including the STORE function. Also DC only, but a nice power supply is not that expensive. Again - last one you will need to buy.
#10
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Well, even though this charger is dc only, it'll do everything you'll ever want to do PLUS++++ It will be the last system you'll ever need.
http://www.revolectrix.com/pl8_description_tab.htm
This power supply will also service this charger. I just got one & it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Amp-12-Volt-1...item563e2925a9

http://www.revolectrix.com/pl8_description_tab.htm
This power supply will also service this charger. I just got one & it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Amp-12-Volt-1...item563e2925a9

PS cheaper here.



