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Old 10-31-2012, 01:57 PM
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I just purchased an e revo and it came with 2 zippy 5000mah 30c lipo 4cell batteries and I want to purchase a charger that will last. Any ideas
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Get a Duo charger,, I use a Venom 610.. it will charge 2 batteries at the same time up to 10 amps each.. has worked for me 4 over 2 years .literally thousands of charges..other people make or label this charger from Venom/HiTec/HK.about $129

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Originally Posted by tntpoof
Get a Duo charger,, I use a Venom 210.. it will charge 2 batteries at the same time up to 10 amps each.. has worked for me 4 over 2 years .literally thousands of charges..other people make or label this charger from Venom/HiTec/HK.about $129
Hey, thanks for the help on my thread. Do you have a link to that charger? What LiPo's are competitive for racing? You didn't like the ProTek I suggested!
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np.. i think protek is just a Icharger with another label and you get charged $50 more..so why buy a copy when u can buy original..
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I use this.http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-6S-5A-50W-x-4
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http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...FROnPAod0AMAJA

thats the charger that TNT is talking about. i have had one before and they are great chargers. i actually still have it! i recently changed to the Thunder Power 820 but with that 1 battery its way over kill!!

the only downside with these chargers is you will need a seperate power supply


as for racing batteries, my Thunder Power and Reedy batteries have never let me down
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If you are charging 4 cell lipos (aka 4S) or larger be sure to get something with a lot more power than the common 50 watt type.
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DaveH no real info from you again..

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Originally Posted by tntpoof
DaveH yet another Flammer.. READ Dave its a 200watt charger..IDIOT..post 3800 posts to say that stuff UGH
My comment wasn't directed at you or your recommendation.

I stand by what I posted, seen way too many guys get frustrated by using a common 50 watt charger for a 4S or larger.
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Originally Posted by tntpoof
DaveH yet another Flammer.. READ Dave its a 200watt charger..IDIOT..post 3800 posts to say that stuff UGH
why the attitude...not a big deal
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Thanks for all the info guys I ended up buying one off a member on here
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so what did u buy ?.
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This is sort of after the fact... but for anyone else who might be charger shopping.... The LRP Quadra is currently half price at $65 and is really a steal for a good entry level charger:

http://www.teamassociated.com/lrp/pa...ails/LRP41281/
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