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08-15-2013 | 02:15 PM

#2176

mxgregg

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Originally Posted by kjohnsiii

I love my power lab! I run a lot of classes at big races and it keeps up, I use to need two chargers.

Is it hard to setup? I don't know much about charging and the manual seems to have all different types of plugs and battery types.

08-15-2013 | 02:31 PM

#2177

JMURACN

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i use PL6 (option one i think) accurate charge the morning of... fast charge at the track if i want... and the preloaded storage.

08-15-2013 | 06:13 PM

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kjohnsiii

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It's not to bad, I called once and got excellent help working through a small problem that I was having. I quick charge all the time now and really don't need to mess with s/u anymore.

08-15-2013 | 07:50 PM

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Danny/SMC

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Originally Posted by mxgregg

Danny,

I just bought a PL-6 with a FMA board to charge multiple packs at once. Should I use the same settings listed above? Also what is FMA wiring mode vs. XH/EH. What are your batteries setup for?

Thanks Gregg

Yes the same setup would work as parallel charging is just taking multiple packs and making it into one big pack.

08-15-2013 | 07:57 PM

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Danny/SMC

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Originally Posted by darkstar1974

Hey Danny,

Just ordered a few shorty packs from you and was curious which power supply you're using for the PL8. I'm currently using the Hitek X4 and agree with you. It's cool to charge 4 at once, but the 6 amps is just too slow. I'm in between the PL8 and the Hyperion 720 Duo. I like that the Hyperion can put out 2 x 500 watts. I run 3 classes usually and the ability to charge 2 packs at once is a nice option.

Thanks.

I have a 13.8V/90amp Bulldog power supply but you don't need as much amps. You can get a converted PC power supply for around 45.00 dollars I think from SPC Racing. I think it's 44 amps. Only time you need a 24V power supply with the PL8 is if you need to charge higher cell count packs.

I was charging at 25 amps at the last race I attended and my power supply was only being used at 16/17amps. The chargers have some sort of conversion going on so it doesn't use the full amps you set it at from your power supply.

You won't regret the PL6 and all you have to do is buy the combo with the PC interface and MPA board and you will be all set and can charge up to 6 packs of 2S at once at 6.6amps or 2 packs at once up to 20 amps or 4 packs at 10 amps.

To me the PL6 is very versatile and offers the best price per Watts.

08-15-2013 | 07:58 PM

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kyoshoracer77

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hello danny is the 5100 4s in stock yet??

08-15-2013 | 07:59 PM

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Danny/SMC

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Originally Posted by simon021

How much larger is 2x 2S race packs vs 1x 4S. I'd like to get some batteries, but I'd rather not wait for the next shipment. Just trying to get a feel for how much taller it will be.

A 4S pack is 47x47 and 2 of the 2S would be 47x50.

08-15-2013 | 08:08 PM

#2183

kyoshoracer77

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hello danny is the 5100 4s in stock yet??

earth to danny,,,,,,,,,, r the 5100 4s in stock?? hahahahaha

08-15-2013 | 08:21 PM

#2184

mydudrevo

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Originally Posted by kyoshoracer77

earth to danny,,,,,,,,,, r the 5100 4s in stock?? hahahahaha

Hang on let me go check...... The site says no

08-15-2013 | 08:25 PM

#2185

kyoshoracer77

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Originally Posted by mydudrevo

Hang on let me go check...... The site says no

I didn't know if the site was current. thank u

08-15-2013 | 08:28 PM

#2186

mydudrevo

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It may not be I don't really know. I wasn't trying to be rude just joking around

08-15-2013 | 08:32 PM

#2187

Tio Loco

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From: South Florida

Hey Danny,

Looking at the 7.4 5600 saddle packs.. Are the dimension correct? 5.47" long? That does not sound right...

08-15-2013 | 08:33 PM

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kyoshoracer77

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Originally Posted by mydudrevo

It may not be I don't really know. I wasn't trying to be rude just joking around

ok. haha

08-15-2013 | 09:23 PM

#2189

AndrewGT

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From: Michigan

race spec 6500 4s

Ive heard great things about smc batteries and im ready to try them out. I want 2 of the race formula 6500 batteries. #6570-4S2P my question is how do ii pay and When is the next batch available .