Italo2275

Hi , I currently Have A Hitech x1 charger that works ok.The Issue is that I have 8 lipos to charge, so I wanted to get some options on what is the best charger to get?
I was Looking at the

Advantage Touch Duo AC/DC ChargerBy ORION

Hitech X4 Plus AC/DC 4-Port Multi-Charger NiCD/NiMH/Li

What are the differences beween the 2?
Is it maybe a better option to get 2 duos?

Thanks

18to88

iTrader: (4)

I have a HiTech x2 works ok no complaints.
But this is on my wish list....
http://www.progressiverc.com/icharger-308duo.html

They also sell cell pro which are very good chargers!

Dan.J

iTrader: (21)

If your serious about the hobby and plan to stay involved in it and looking at higher end chargers like the Orion duo take the time to have a good hard look at the icharger duo line. Had my 406 duo for about a year now and it has been flawless and does EVERYTHING I want/need it to do without issue. I had a few other chargers before this one including the Orion touch duo and honestly this icharger is a much more capable charger in every way.

Italo2275

So what are the advantages from getting the 4 port hitech vs this icharger which does 2.

plumbcrazy

iTrader: (26)

Speed, accuracy, ability to parallel charge at high amps, and you will never need to buy another charger. I myself was in this same situation about a month ago. I have two of the hitec x4 chargers. I just bought the icharger 4010 duo and two parallel boards. I love it. I am able to balance charge 8 2s packs in half or less time than the hitec will charge without balancing. For example, last night I ran a race with my 7200 SMC, took it off the track and topped it off for the next round, charging at 2c, it was done balance charging in 6 minutes! Same pack on my hitec took over 30 without balancing. I can't even get a 1c rate on those packs with my hitecs. If you decide to go this way you will not regret it. Worth every penny.

Italo2275

Thanks for the input, I will definitely look at it. The one doubt I have is I dont have allot of the same cell count in order to parallel more than 2 batteries.
I have 2x4s 2x2s and 2x3s

horsinaround

iTrader: (2)

6 minutes ! damn I need to upgrade. I use the same hitec as the original poster and it works well but takes around a hour to balance charge a 2 cell at 1c.

plumbcrazy

iTrader: (26)

Ok let me help on the 6 min statement. I race oval. We use about 1200mah or less per round. 4 minute race. I use the weight of a 7200 or 5000 to help tune the car. With that said, from storage the 7200 took about 15 min at 2c to balance charge. I also have a 24V 62A 1500w power supply.