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Old 01-14-2015 | 08:35 AM
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I picked up my first ebuggy, mp9e, came with smc 6500mah 4s battery. Im looking for a good charger for these batteries, I plan on picking up some more and sticking with them. Been looking at revolectrix powerlab 6, and chargery power s600. Is there a better choice for what I need?
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Old 01-14-2015 | 11:09 AM
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The Revoletrix chargers are good. They are supposed to balance fast. That PS would be marginal with that charger unless you are not looking to charge at high amps. It is only rated at 18v and 33a. To get the most out a Revoletrix, that is to use the full 1000w, you should run a 24v 50a min power supply. How high of an amp rate do plan on charging with it?
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Old 01-15-2015 | 06:23 AM
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The Revoletrix chargers are good. They are supposed to balance fast. That PS would be marginal with that charger unless you are not looking to charge at high amps. It is only rated at 18v and 33a. To get the most out a Revoletrix, that is to use the full 1000w, you should run a 24v 50a min power supply. How high of an amp rate do plan on charging with it?
Ok thanks, I will plan on the S1200 ps and the powerlab 8 charger
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Old 01-16-2015 | 04:25 PM
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Im looking to get a power supply for charging batteries, looking at Chargery Power S1200 or Revolectrix Power Station, thoughts?
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Lets keep it all in the same place.
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Old 01-18-2015 | 06:36 AM
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How many batteries do you plan on charging at the same time?
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Old 01-18-2015 | 07:23 AM
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How many batteries do you plan on charging at the same time?
Probably 3 or 4, 6500mah 4s
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Old 01-18-2015 | 07:42 AM
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You can't beat the icharger 4010 duo.
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Old 01-18-2015 | 08:49 AM
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Money wise? That powerlab is pretty impressive. Check out feather merchant for a power supply. Make sure you get the right board for this.
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Old 01-18-2015 | 11:14 AM
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I sent an email to Feather Merchant to see what power supply he recommends, thanks.
Planning on the Revolectrix MPA multi port board
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Old 01-18-2015 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 0351
I sent an email to Feather Merchant to see what power supply he recommends, thanks.
Planning on the Revolectrix MPA multi port board
He has two 12v supplies modded and ran in series for 24v dc. I have one of his 12v server supplies and have not had a problem yet. Knock on wood.
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Old 01-18-2015 | 01:35 PM
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He has two 12v supplies modded and ran in series for 24v dc. I have one of his 12v server supplies and have not had a problem yet. Knock on wood.
Awesome! It will look cool on my bench too, I will tell my friends I made it! Lol j/k
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Old 01-21-2015 | 05:48 PM
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I won the PL8 I was bidding on so heres my setup, Chargery Power S1200, PL8 with MPA board. And my SMC batteries are shipped too! OORAH!
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I have had great success with my Hitec X4. Really easy to use.
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THUNDER POWER 820 CD with a RIVERGATE 45 AMP POWER SUPPLY..
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