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Old 08-02-2009 | 10:09 PM
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Here's the PS that I bought.
http://www.rc711.com/_webphoto/parts/adaptor.jpg
and it's powering this charger that I also bought.
http://www.3racing.hk/products.php?products_key=3803
WTF?! same specs as this new Trinity I-Balance charger but less than
half its price- http://www.teamepiconline.com/shop/i...?item=TRI22006
I bet it has the same internal components.

Cant complain about the price. Bought this just for the experience.
For 2 years Ive used Eagle D1 Charger for my Nihm.

Heard that these China-made chargers and PS doesnt give accurate
volt readings... Like the PS is rated at 5amps but when measured,
it's 6amps.

I charged a new IB5000 Nihm and it stopped at 62 minutes and 4982 amps.
This charger has a 5 amp limit. I cant increase it anymore. Is this ok?
Intellect says I should charge it at 6 amps. But Im stuck with 5 amps.
I also have a used GP3000 which went full charge at 42 min and 2335 amps.
Charged it at 3.5 amps. Nice punch but at least 20 minutes of runtime.
Any idea how to increase it's performance? I also have another old
GP3000... stopped at 55 minutes and 3003 amps. It runs longer but weak
punch and after 35 minutes of continuous running its hot to the touch.
Anyway Im just sharing.

Ive been thinking... This PS tends to heat up after 15minutes of use.
And it's just 5 amps. What if I buy another one, rewire them so that they
share one 220AC input plug and then join the 12v DC output so they also
share one 12v plug? Will I get 10amps? Do you think it's feasible?
I also want to open up its casing so I cant put vent holes and possibly
an exhaust fan.

Last edited by Airflow; 08-02-2009 at 10:27 PM.
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