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Which Charger ? - 3/28/2003 9:57:48 PM   
RC_nutcase


 

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From: Lakeview, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Looking for input on what charger to buy ?

All i have now are the wall pack chargers for all my various battery packs !!! Looking for a Unit that is hopefully AC/DC that will peak charge, discharge and cycle batteries .

I found this but its just DC http://towerhobbies.com/products/gr...s/gpmm3150.html

Im willing to spend a few $$$ all I need is info so i can buy the right one the first time !!!

Any links to what you are recomending will be greatly appreciated

Thanks, Mike
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Schulze isl8! is the one - 3/28/2003 11:06:37 PM   
Ewok


 

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Joined: 7/18/2002
From: seattle, WA,
Status: offline 		if you are willing to spend the money. if not the orbit.
these are upgradeable, so as new battery packs become available, or better pack detection algorithms are developed you can upgrade the EPROM for a few $. there is nothing in the market today that can compare to these 2. I own a few chargers (supernova, Sirius, etc) and none of them come close to the efficiency these 2 have.

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Which Charger ? - 3/29/2003 2:01:19 AM   
RC_nutcase


 

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Joined: 9/30/2002
From: Lakeview, NY, USA
Status: offline 		OK i found all the following;

Triton
http://towerhobbies.com/products/gr...s/gpmm3150.html

Cirrus Cycle Pro
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/350370.asp

Dymond Super Turbo
http://www.rc-dymond.com/Chargers/20156SuperSmart.htm

Schulze isl 6-330
http://www.rc-direct.com/schulzeisl6330.htm

FMA Super Nova 250S
http://www.nesail.com/FMA/supenova.htm

DuraTrax Piranha AC/DC Digital Peak Charger
http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxp4005.html

MPI CH-816 Peak Charger/Discharger
http://www.hobbyracer.com/mpi-9.htm

I like the Cirrus Cycle pro the most it seems to have the features i need
But I dont know enough about batteries and there needs to make the best choice !!!!

I fly planes and helis i have 4 cell 4.8v 700mA & 1000ma, 5 cell 6v 1450mA RX also TX 8 cell 1000mA and various others some are Nicad some NiMh

I want to be able to quick charge, trickle charge, Peak charge, Discharge and cycle my batteries

Would someone be kind enough to look this over and tell me which one is the right one for me !!!!

Thanks, Mike

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Schulze or orbit! - 3/29/2003 4:57:19 AM   
Ewok


 

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From: seattle, WA,
Status: offline 		none of those charges you mentioned (i own or owned many of them) do not come nowhere close to the rest. Schulze would be my first choice then orbit. but either one is good orbit does one pack at the time shulze does 2

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Which Charger ? - 3/30/2003 7:59:18 PM   
RC_nutcase


 

Posts: 48
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From: Lakeview, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Think im gonna go with the Triton there seems to be lots of happy Owners out there who have used the various other chargers available and like the Triton best !!!

Now where can i find a power supply Cheap?

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Which Charger ? - 3/30/2003 10:17:50 PM   
theox


 

Posts: 275
Joined: 1/5/2003
From: N.Chicago, IL, USA
Status: offline 		For cheap,see

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=458594+power+supply

or,

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=491888+shack+power+supply

while they last..

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Which Charger ? - 3/30/2003 10:54:57 PM   
rscamp



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Joined: 6/22/2002
From: Dundas, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by RC_nutcase
Think im gonna go with the Triton there seems to be lots of happy Owners out there who have used the various other chargers available and like the Triton best !!!

Now where can i find a power supply Cheap? [/QUOTE] You should consider the type of charging you will be doing before selecting a charger.

For example, the Triton is fine for smaller packs but a poor choice for larger packs due to its power limitations. This is where high power chargers such as the Orbit and Schulze become almost mandatory.

Rob

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Sirrius Charger - 4/1/2003 6:43:36 AM   
Fighterpilot



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Joined: 12/20/2001
From: Kenner, LA, USA
Status: offline 		I have been using the Sirrius chargers for about the last 2 years. I have the Sirrius Pro, which charges a transmitter pack and a receiver pack. It is available with an upgrade to charge larger transmitter packs and receiver packs.
I also have the Sirrius Limited Edition charger which is designed to charge two receiver packs at one time. This will charge up to two 4000 mah nicad and nimh batteries. It uses a high voltage pulse charge with a peak prediction computer, so it never over charges you batteries. It is advertised that if you use this charger exclusively, your batteries will not build up a memory.
I would suggest that you call the folks at Sirrius (Peak Electronics) and talk to them about their charger. They are very nice to talk with and will answer all of your questions.

I rarely charge at the house anymore. I wait till I get to the field, place my batteries on my Sirrius chargers and go tell everybody hello. When I'm ready to fly, so are my batteries. I have been very well pleased. These chargers are really fool proof, with nothing to do but plug in your battey.

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