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Old 01-30-2010 | 06:38 PM
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Default RE: LiFe packs

Yeah, Don. I ended up buying the Triton EQ charger just to support these packs. I was somewhat disappointed in the first Triton I bought, the menu system with that charger was a real pain to go through. So, I bought the Duratrax ICE charger and it was easier to use and program, so I've been using it and recommending it for LiPo support (as well as for NiMh and NiCd packs.. it will do them all).

I must admit. Duratrax was very up front and honest about their charger and it's support of the LiFe packs (that it will not do what is necessary to charge these packs). I was very impressed with their honesty and told them so in my reply to them. They could easily have said, "Sure, it'll do just fine" but they were honest and I certainly appreciate that.

But, as most things go in this hobby, as the technology moves forward, and capabilities get more progressive, so do the products that we buy and the support these products require. There is no chewing gum and bailing wire here. If we are going to keep pace with the products we use, I guess we also have to keep pace with the products that support them.

This ain't for the faint-at-heart, that's for sure.

CGr.