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Old 03-30-2017 | 02:50 PM
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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!
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Old 03-30-2017 | 04:04 PM
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Are you looking for an AC/DC charger or just DC?
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Old 03-30-2017 | 04:24 PM
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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
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Old 03-30-2017 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Xpress..
Are you looking for an AC/DC charger or just DC?
I have no preference. I have a 1025W/85A PSU to power DC.
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Old 03-30-2017 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hanulec
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.
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Old 03-30-2017 | 06:56 PM
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I just order the new ProTek RC "Prodigy 625 DUO Touch AC"

https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-...k-8519/p578442
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Old 03-30-2017 | 07:03 PM
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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
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Old 03-30-2017 | 07:13 PM
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Smile Reedy Charger

I have been eying this charger

https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-1...c27200/p485637
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Old 03-30-2017 | 09:37 PM
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I went and ordered the HT206 - will report back
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Old 03-30-2017 | 09:42 PM
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Me personally, after using the 308 Duo, couldnt think of any other charge that could come close in the performance and/or features.
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Old 03-31-2017 | 11:26 AM
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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.

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Me personally, after using the 308 Duo, couldnt think of any other charge that could come close in the performance and/or features.
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Old 03-31-2017 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by outlandr91
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.
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Old 04-02-2017 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy Koback
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.
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Old 04-02-2017 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mlax
I went and ordered the HT206 - will report back
Looking forward to your opinion on this charger.
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Old 04-02-2017 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mlax
Purchasing through Tower Hobbies is fine as well. Progressive handles CS for them.
Good to know.
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