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Old 12-17-2018 | 12:24 PM
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Evoking1230
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Originally Posted by Davidka
Another thing to consider is that charge rate and charge time are not a linear relationship. The Lipo CC-CV charge algorithm tapers current through the last 15-20% of the charge so that that last part can take a while.

For a charger, look ultrapower. I believe they make chargers for several more mainstream brands (the UP120AC looks a great deal like one of Reedy's chargers). Now that you know the wattage you are looking for, you might find what you need there for much less $$ than some of the bigger-name brands. I have a UP100AC Duo. It's tiny, charges two 2s batteries at a time, as fast as I need and runs on AC power. I only wish discharge power was greater, because it takes a long time to storage-discharge at only 1.3a. Bigger chargers should be more powerful in this way.
Really liking the UP120AC. Question for you, the charge leads that go into the unit are they 4mm banana plugs? Some pics they look bigger.

Thanks!
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