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Thanks guys, sorry for all the confusion. It was unfortunately one of those times whee my brain knew what I meant, but it got all messed up when I tried typing it. Lots of great suggestions. I think what I'll do is convert a power supply for now (mainly because it's a cool little project), and just buy a good charger that has all the leads I'm looking for, including a wall outlet. I suppose if I had one of those in the first place, this point would be moot anyway. <div>
</div><div>For the record, it was my concern about the potential hazards of lipos that caused me to ask the question n the first place. I didn't want to end up giving my charger too much power and in turn somehow, fry my battery, or worse, start a fire. </div>
Please tell me I didn't get your question wrong!! I thought it was pretty clear and simple, {{what do I use instead of opening the hood to my car and using the car battery to clip my charger to.}} Sounded simple to me unless I got it wrong. {That is happening a lot these days!} At the field the guys are using everything from there car battery to deep cell boat batteries. I just use the remote jump starter and I have also just added one of the ends onto my charger that will plug into an auto cigarette lighter. My van has outlets for computers and small tools. You were just looking for a power source, correct? I picked up the auto jump starter at Sears when it was on sale. I use it for a lot of things, engine starters, power for the power panel and my Lipo charger. Several times I have used it to start up cars and vans for fiends at the field. When I travel it is in the van or car with me so it isn't just an RC support item. They cost about $40.00 but can be found cheaper.
As a Mod in the beginners forum CG has to make sure everything is clear or someone may try to just hook up a pack to the car battery. If he didn't make it clear someone would try a direct hook up!