Norseman

Hi.
I will need a new charger which will also charge LiPo cells, but I am a little confused on which charger to buy. I already have a U.I Profi charger that can charge four packs simultaneously, or a combination of charge, discharge, forming or a 21 day cycle. The thing about it is that it doesn't do LiPo's, and to have it sent in for a upgrade will cost almost as much as a new charger. I thought I should leave it be, and use it for NiCad and NiMh overnight charge in the hobby room, and get another one for field use.
I have had a look at the Schulze chargers, and they seem good, but I think they are less user friendly than many others (I don't like their menus). So if someone could recommend a good charger on which I can charge at least two packs on at the same time, and also crank up the amps. if needed it would be most appreciated.


Steinar

JNorton

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If you are going to crank up the amps why not look at buying two chargers and use a common power supply? I think it will give you more flexability than trying to find a dual port.

John

gm72

Loving my ICE!

Norseman

gm72. The ICE looks very nice. It will definitely be considered when deciding. BUT I would really like a charger with two outputs, so I can charge both flight packs at the same time.
Thank you VERY much for the information.



Steinar

kx250ryder

Try the MRC Super Brain 977. AC/DC, nicd/nimh/li-ion/li-poly, dual outputs, can discharge, can charge 12 Volt gell cells, under $100.00 on e-bay or 110-120 or so in stores.

marzo91

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Do not get the Superbrain charger without checking into it first. The charger will not safely charge Li-Ions. Li-pos are questionable. The charger was advertised as being able to charge these packs, but the charger can't. There are several posts on the shortcomings of this charger. Basically, one charger does not charge them all.

TampaRCGuy

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Check out the e-Station 902. It is the top of the line 2 port charger by Bantam.

2 ports, 9.9 Amp charge rate, 32 cells nicad/nimh, 12 cells lipo/ion. Lost of features.

[link=http://www.bantam301.20m.com/902.htm]www.bantam301.20m.com/902.htm[/link]

kx250ryder

That was the 969 Pro, not the 977. Also, if you ended up with a 969 Pro, you can send it to MRC and they will upgrade the software for free, so that the li-pos can be charged.

Panzlflyer

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Evan, that 902 looks pretty good, wish I had a spare money tree.

TampaRCGuy

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If you are looking for a 2 port charger than has some features, you are in this price range. The Shulz 6-330D is another good 2 port charger but is not the easiest to use and does not have the feature set the 902 does.