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Old 05-12-2008, 01:09 PM
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I am looking for a new charger. My question is if you can run the batteries in series in the baot can they be charged that way?? I need a new charger and hate waiting to charge the batteries one at a time, and Have not found a charger that does both batteries at once. I was thinking of the new trition if you can charge them in series. anybody done this or where can I find out.
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A Triton 2 will charege them in series. I have one and use it that way sometimes when I'm in a hurry.
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I use the Hyperion EOS0610i DUO. Balance charges 2 packs at a time and can do it so they are balanced to each other, synchronized mode. Perfect for packs run in series.

Can do up to two 6S packs at up to 8 amps per pack (180 watts per side).

http://media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/

I buy mine from [link=http://www.rclipos.com]RC Lipos[/link]
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I use a Triton 2 and always charge in series

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Old 05-12-2008, 04:20 PM
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I love my Hyperion 606 ac/dc charger...I have two of them. Here's the $30.00 cheaper generic version of that same great charger.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6408
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I picked up a Triton2 from the scratch and dent page of Tower for $59. It was an open package, but otherwise like new. Works great.

I don't think you can go wrong with either the Triton or one of the Hyperions. Truth be told, I really like the look of those Hyperions.
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The Hyperion 606 and it's generic equal also has a built in balancer.
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ORIGINAL: detox

The Hyperion 606 and it's generic equal also has a built in balancer.
That would be sweet. Considering that...go with the Hyperion.
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I just found MRC 977. Looks like it will work.Trouble is nobody has got them in stock.
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also really like the superbrain 989.
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Default RE: New charger??

I was in the same boat as you at one time...trying to decide which charger to buy is very confusing.

Most popular chargers which come to mind first are:
Triton
MRC
Hyperion
Old 05-13-2008, 08:13 AM
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I think it may be better to charge them individually (skip in series charging as often as you can). With pack differences and differences in individual cells it is impossible for a charger to know when to stop charging.
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Just got the MRC977!!! looks like the one I needed! I will post after I use it.
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I use this one.. its simple and not all that much money. Won the nats using this charger last year.. its a great charger for the money.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPRL3&P=ML

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I use a Swallow to do mine "in-series"

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