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Old 07-22-2017, 12:18 PM
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I Hope I can get help, I'm looking for a battery charger that will charge at least 3-4 NIMH (6-7) volt receiver packs. I would appreciate your responce. Thanks!
Old 07-22-2017, 12:23 PM
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What do you mean by charge at least 3-4 NiMh packs, do you mean all at once or one at a time but different cell count? You can not parallel charge any Nixx type batteries without risking damage to them.
Old 07-22-2017, 02:43 PM
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Hey F4 yes there are multi port chargers out there for charging more than one battery at the same time but they are not particularly cheap. In the picture below there are two and four port types such as my trusty Hitec X-4 I think its about 70 watts per channel and I just added a Thunderpower two port type with a total of 800 watts.

Here is a shot of one of my charging stations with the X-4 and a pair of single port hi output Venoms. The Thunderpower two port is elsewhere in the shop and I have three other low power units in vehicle and trailer. All are smart chargers.

Curiously I fly very little but some electric but I fly a lot more Glow, some gas, more and more now, Jet A.

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Old 07-22-2017, 05:58 PM
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I use the Hitec X4. Dan.
Old 07-22-2017, 07:06 PM
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4 button computerized chargers are cheap these days. I've seen clones of the venerable old IMAX B6 for under $20 before. So buy as many as you need.

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