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Old 04-26-2011, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PTP Racing

I have a Hyperion ac/dc charger which is only 50w. It takes 90+ minutes to charge a pack that has been run to the voltage cutoff but only about 35 minutes after a qualifier. Im kinda on the fence about buying a new charger. I mean I didnt have any problems getting my packs charged in time for my races (even though I did forget to put the fresh pack in before my main duh) but it does get pretty hot working at its maximum wattage for long periods of time and 1.5 hours to charge a pack isnt exactly ideal.
Spend the 2 bills!! For me it was the best money I ever spent.

I had a 50w and I was beside myself how long it took to do a 4 cell pack. 2 cells were just fine @ 50 min etc.

I just went with the iCharger 106B+ and 250w power supply. ($170 ish) My 4 cell 5200 mah batts are done in 45'ish min.

For me it's more time driving and less time waiting, so it made sense.
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