Originally Posted by
Dave H
Some of the big boy chargers require 24 volt (or higher even) supplies to generate full output power. Including PowerLabs, and the bigger iCharger, Hyperion, and ThunderPower models. Because of input current limits, generally it’s cheaper/easier to go up in volts than amps to get high power. Helps with efficiency too as you suspected.
It’s mostly needed for the high voltage batteries (>4S) that are more common with planes and helis. Usually for smaller lipos the amperage limit is hit first before the power limit.
I am mainly charging 4s batteries for my 1/8 Losi late model
I only have 3 batteries and was wanting to be sure I would be able charge between open laps,heat and main races.
These batteries are ran down to cutoff in about 5 minutes.
45 minute to 1hr charge times aren't always possible.This is why I want to be able to charge at higher amperage when needed.