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Old 06-14-2015 | 11:11 AM
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Looking for a quality/ not cheap one that you replace in a year.

Had a DuraTrax Onyx 245 AC/DC Dual Output Multi-Chemistry Balance Charger-fan died and one port stopped working.

Then bought a HITEC 44167 X4 Plus AC/DC 4-Port Multi-Charger - The "capacity cut off" does not work. Keeps on running

So, what is actually a good charger ???? Run 3 vehicles on race day


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Old 06-14-2015 | 01:59 PM
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I have been using an iCharger 406 duo for a year or two now. I cannot be happier.

I have used powerlab and hyperion chargers and like the iCharger more than any of them.,
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Old 06-14-2015 | 08:38 PM
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I agree, I never had a powerlab but would say that the Hyperion and iCharger are the best on the market. I just purchased a iCharger 4010duo. My Hyperion is a EOS0615i and I've had it for almost 11yrs!!! and it still works fine. It's a dual charger that charges 20amps per side with a discharge rate of 10amps per side. I got the iCharger cuz I'm gonna be getting into 4 and 6s packs and it will charge @ 40amps per side with a 10amp per side discharge rate. Make sure u don't go cheap on a power supply if u get one of these power beast, I'm feeding mine w a fuel 60amp 1200watt 15-24v power supply.
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Old 06-14-2015 | 08:42 PM
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I like my Hitec X1 Pro. It is a great charger in a compact package.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 12:15 AM
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I am on a iCharger 406. Like it so far.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 03:09 AM
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Can't go wrong with a Powerlab or the Icharger duo's if you want the best IMO.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 09:55 AM
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Thanks for the input so far!

Would prefer a charger with a built-in power supply.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 11:33 AM
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Top of the line charger and built in power supply don't usually go together.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 12:32 PM
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I'm just a hobbist so use a Dynamite Passport UltraForce 200w AC/DC charger as my main charger, also a Prophet Sport Dual for charging my 1/16 sized Lipo's.

I've only had it for several months, but both are running well so far.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ATXPro4
Top of the line charger and built in power supply don't usually go together.
The Graupner DUO series are pretty good...

I use the Venom Medion Dual charger.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 02:21 PM
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If I need to buy a separate power supply, so be it. Hoping for all in one to save space

Quality 2s charger is the most important.

So far, Hyperion and iCharger seem to be top runners.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 02:25 PM
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another vote for iCharger here, but never used the Hyperion. Have used many others.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 02:30 PM
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another icharger user. super happy and run a schurrspeed power supply.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 02:31 PM
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I love my power lab 6. 174.00 for a 1000 watt charger.
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Old 06-16-2015 | 05:03 PM
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I HAVE THE HYPERION 730 AND IT IS OK VEWRY GOOD HIGH QUALITY CHARGER BUT IT IS ALMOST TOO GOOD, THE THINGS IT DOES COMPARED TO WHAT I WANT ARE NOT A GOOD MATCH I JUST WANT SIMPLE HIGH AMP 2S CHARGING, IT GIVES MORE NUMBERS AND RECORDS THE CHARGES SO YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THEM AND GRAPH THEM ON A COMPUTER. IT CHARGES VERY WELL THOUGH AND I STILL HAVE MY LAST HYPERION IT WAS AN A/C D/C MODEL THAT GOES UP TO 6 AMPS THAT CHARGER HAS BEEN USED FOR MANY YEARS AND NEVER A PROBLEM SO HYPERION IS VERY HIGH QUALITY.

I STILL WANT A SIMPLE 2S CHARGER THAT JUST CHARGES AND DISCHARGES AT HIGH AMPS AND ALL THE OTHER FANCY STUFF CAN GO IN THE TRASH CAN, SIMPLE WOULD BE NICE
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