What charger would you recommend?  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       


FISHER FUEL PRODUCTS 5 GALLON & 2.5 GAS FUELERS
Seller:  hunternfla
Details:   $220.00   |  11/22/2008   |  Classified Ad
We will rotate YOUR AD in this spot if you select "Forum Featured" when placing or editing your ad!

All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> Batteries & Chargers >> What charger would you recommend?
Page: [1] 2   next >   >>  

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 11:19:25 AM   
gopeder111


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 7/4/2005
From: i dont knowbjfgbjfgjbj, USA
Status: offline 		I'm looking for an AC charger that can charge nicad/NiHM/lipo batteries and can charge at least a 9 cell NiMH (parkzone p51/typhoon battery)

do you guys have and sujestions?

thanks

_____________________________

wing dragon, typhoon 3d, firebird freedom, blade cp
       Post #: 1

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 4:43:21 PM   
JNorton



Posts: 3140
Joined: 1/29/2002
From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline 		Hobbico Elite would be my pick.

Charges and discharges 1-3 cell Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer packs
Peak charges, discharges and cycles 1-10 cell NiCd or NiMH packs
Charges two batteries at once

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEYD4&P=ML

_____________________________

Have desk ... Will Fly....
Saito Member #467

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 2

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 4:59:56 PM   
pesbra


 

Posts: 19
Joined: 11/29/2004
From: Mexico City, MEXICO
Status: offline 		Check out the Duratrax Intelipeak Ice. After much research I think it is one of the best out there. I own a Electrifly Triton from Great Planes and an MRC Super Brain 977. I Like the Super Brain becouse it will charge two packs at the same time, but the functions in the Triton are better (and it has a thermal probe to monitor battery temperature). The intelli peak ice seems to have even better function than the Triton.

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 3

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 9:28:07 PM   
gopeder111


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 7/4/2005
From: i dont knowbjfgbjfgjbj, USA
Status: offline 		thanks

isn't the Duratrax Ice a DC charger? is their any way to convert it to AC?

and what charger would you recommend for charging the parkzone 9 cell NiHM, not li-pos

< Message edited by gopeder111 -- 11/1/2005 9:36:55 PM >

_____________________________

wing dragon, typhoon 3d, firebird freedom, blade cp

(in reply to pesbra)
       Post #: 4

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 9:37:17 PM   
Mad Wax



Posts: 1146
Joined: 5/28/2005
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Of course any DC charger can be used with mains, just buy a PSU. Most of the upper range chargers seem to be DC only.

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 5

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 10:33:14 PM   
JNorton



Posts: 3140
Joined: 1/29/2002
From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline 		Hobby People 13.8 VDC 20Amp $50.00 on sale
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

_____________________________

Have desk ... Will Fly....
Saito Member #467

(in reply to Mad Wax)
       Post #: 6

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 10:40:40 PM   
gopeder111


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 7/4/2005
From: i dont knowbjfgbjfgjbj, USA
Status: offline 		thanks

has anyone heard of the e-flite pinnacle AC/DC 1-14 cell charger?
is it any good?





_____________________________

wing dragon, typhoon 3d, firebird freedom, blade cp

(in reply to JNorton)
       Post #: 7

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 11:10:09 PM   
JNorton



Posts: 3140
Joined: 1/29/2002
From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline 		How much do you want to spend? It won't charge LiPOs.

A darn good DC charger that will is the Multiplex LN-5014 for $80.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKSY1&P=7

_____________________________

Have desk ... Will Fly....
Saito Member #467

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 8

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 11:41:41 PM   
gopeder111


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 7/4/2005
From: i dont knowbjfgbjfgjbj, USA
Status: offline 		thanks you guys for all your help

DC looks like the way to go so I've narrowed down my choices between the multiplex and the duratrax ICE

would this be able to power them?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL370&P=M

if not what field battery would?

_____________________________

wing dragon, typhoon 3d, firebird freedom, blade cp

(in reply to JNorton)
       Post #: 9

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/1/2005 11:48:52 PM   
Mad Wax



Posts: 1146
Joined: 5/28/2005
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Yup standard 12v lead acid battery can power DC charger, 7A charger won't last very long with charging battery packs. You'll need a charger for the lead acid battery.

Cheaper to buy that Ripmax PSU (same one I have) good for indoor use charging..but I would charge lithium poly batteries outside.

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 10

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/2/2005 12:21:00 AM   
pesbra


 

Posts: 19
Joined: 11/29/2004
From: Mexico City, MEXICO
Status: offline 		gopeder111:

I recommend you get a bannana to cigrette lighther addapter from radio shack. I constantly find myself charging batteries while on the road to a flying site. Also, a bannana to alligator clips like the ones provided with the Inellipeak Ice are usefull. I also recommend you get a 12V power converter to use your charger at home. Bear in mind that the intellipeak cannot charge lead acid cells (which a Triton and other chargers can). In my oppinion the great thing about the intellipeak is its ability to measure the internal resistance of the battery packs which is very good to determine the state of health of a battery, particularly lithium batteries. Another great function of the intellipeak is the pulse charge (or reflex) function which is good to maintain the Nickel based batteries, as well as the step charge function.

You may not use all the advanced functions availible with the intellipeak ice charger at first, but I have found out that over a relatively shor period of time you will get courioys about other aspects of the hobby and your needs for equipment will grow. With the intellipeak ice you won't spend two times on a charger looking for better functions.

You should take a look at the book Batteries in a Portable World. I read it a couple of days ago and find it to be extremly usefull. I wish I had read it before deciding on a particular charger.

All in all I, in my opinion the intellipeak is the best bet.

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 11

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/3/2005 12:46:21 PM   
gopeder111


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 7/4/2005
From: i dont knowbjfgbjfgjbj, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: JNorton

Hobbico Elite would be my pick.

Charges and discharges 1-3 cell Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer packs
Peak charges, discharges and cycles 1-10 cell NiCd or NiMH packs
Charges two batteries at once

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEYD4&P=ML

Will this charger charge any 3 cell li-po/10 cell nihm or does it only charge reciever packs?

would the hobbico elite be able to charge this?
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLB1035

_____________________________

wing dragon, typhoon 3d, firebird freedom, blade cp

(in reply to JNorton)
       Post #: 12

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/3/2005 1:50:26 PM   
JNorton



Posts: 3140
Joined: 1/29/2002
From: Montague, MI, USA
Status: offline
quote:

Will this charger charge any 3 cell li-po/10 cell nihm or does it only charge reciever packs?

would the hobbico elite be able to charge this?
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLB1035

It will charge that pack. Specs at the bottom of the URL I gave you.
Number Cells: 1-10 NiCd or NiMH (1.2-12.0V), 1-3 Li-Po or Li-Ion (3.6-11.1V) Fast Charge Current: 50-2000mA

Some people are advocating only charging LiPo's at half their rated capacity to prolong their life. They are also recommending a voltage cutoff of no less than 3.3 volts per cell.

_____________________________

Have desk ... Will Fly....
Saito Member #467

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 13

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/3/2005 6:33:19 PM   
kx250ryder



Posts: 1387
Joined: 8/23/2005
From: Queen Creek, AZ, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: gopeder111

I'm looking for an AC charger that can charge nicad/NiHM/lipo batteries and can charge at least a 9 cell NiMH (parkzone p51/typhoon battery)

do you guys have and sujestions?

thanks


The MRC Super Brain 977 will do all of this.

quote:

ORIGINAL: gopeder111

thanks you guys for all your help

DC looks like the way to go so I've narrowed down my choices between the multiplex and the duratrax ICE

would this be able to power them?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL370&P=M

if not what field battery would?


This charger is ac/dc, can do up to 3-cell li-pos and can run off of a 12 volt battery (or charge them, many chargers can't charge lead acid batteries).

Here are all the features:
http://www.modelrectifier.com/products/batteryChargers/product.asp?ID=1908&Subcategory=Battery%20Charger

_____________________________

". . . the same thing we do every night Pinky, try and take over the world." -- Brain

(in reply to gopeder111)
       Post #: 14

RE: What charger would you recommend? - 11/3/2005 9:30:27 PM