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mlax 03-30-2017 02:50 PM

iCharger Replacement Suggestion
 
My iCharger 308 just went busto and will head into a lengthy RMA process so I'm getting ready to buy a new charger and then sell the 308 after.

Even thou a lot of people have great experiences with iChargers, I have had some bad luck. The first one arrived DoA and the second one I'm on now has it's screen busted - so I'm looking for alternatives.

My budget is $250 max.

What I charge:
- 2S 4000-5000mah
- 3S 4500-5500mah
- 4S 5500-7500mah

I have very little idea about chargers so I look forward to your suggestions!

Xpress.. 03-30-2017 04:04 PM

Are you looking for an AC/DC charger or just DC?

hanulec 03-30-2017 04:24 PM

Same issue here... So I went fishing and found these. I really like the Ev-Peak A8

EV-PEAK

45a charge finishes an 8k 2s stick in 12 minutes

mlax 03-30-2017 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by Xpress.. (Post 14885637)
Are you looking for an AC/DC charger or just DC?

I have no preference. I have a 1025W/85A PSU to power DC.

mlax 03-30-2017 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by hanulec (Post 14885656)
Same issue here... So I went fishing and found these. I really like the Ev-Peak A8

EV-PEAK

45a charge finishes an 8k 2s stick in 12 minutes

I've never heard of them. Are you sponsored by them? (given your signature)
The specs read very well but I can't find much info/experiences on them.

I've been looking at the Orion Touch Advantage AC/DC...a lot less charge power but seems pretty nice to take to the track with you.

Tanis103 03-30-2017 06:56 PM

I just order the new ProTek RC "Prodigy 625 DUO Touch AC"

https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-...k-8519/p578442

mlax 03-30-2017 07:03 PM

I just came across this: HT206 20 Amp - 200 Watt AC/DC Dual Charger

looks pretty sick for the money...and given that its SMC carries it, I'd expect some quality

Johnn27 03-30-2017 07:13 PM

Reedy Charger
 
I have been eying this charger

https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-1...c27200/p485637

mlax 03-30-2017 09:37 PM

I went and ordered the HT206 - will report back

disaster999 03-30-2017 09:42 PM

Me personally, after using the 308 Duo, couldnt think of any other charge that could come close in the performance and/or features.

outlandr91 03-31-2017 11:26 AM

I agree with you but after one channel on my charger went up in smoke,the other channel not working properly and a shipping cost over a hundred dollars to have it repaired I'm looking for another charger too.


Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14885932)
Me personally, after using the 308 Duo, couldnt think of any other charge that could come close in the performance and/or features.


Andy Koback 03-31-2017 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by outlandr91 (Post 14886476)
I agree with you but after one channel on my charger went up in smoke,the other channel not working properly and a shipping cost over a hundred dollars to have it repaired I'm looking for another charger too.

And...unless you purchase them thru Progressive, no one else will repair them either.

mlax 04-02-2017 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by Andy Koback (Post 14886485)
And...unless you purchase them thru Progressive, no one else will repair them either.

Purchasing through Tower Hobbies is fine as well. Progressive handles CS for them.

Mikeand22 04-02-2017 04:34 PM


Originally Posted by mlax (Post 14885928)
I went and ordered the HT206 - will report back

Looking forward to your opinion on this charger.

Andy Koback 04-02-2017 04:50 PM


Originally Posted by mlax (Post 14887992)
Purchasing through Tower Hobbies is fine as well. Progressive handles CS for them.

Good to know.


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