05-23-2007, 12:13 AM | #1 |
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| Battery charger
What is a good Battery charger for a cheap price it must have "peak Charging" so give me some ideas please all help is aprciated i was thinking this one? http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ducts_id=16901 |
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05-23-2007, 11:39 AM | #2 |
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05-27-2007, 07:37 AM | #3 |
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hyperion EOS5 which can only handle the usual suspects but A123 as well with new firmware |
05-27-2007, 08:05 AM | #4 | |
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Can you explain in more detail? I've been using a Triton and an Integy 16x4 with great results out of both. The Hyperions look VERY nice. When I buy another charger,it'll be a Hyperion from Holmes Hobbies. If they'll charge the A123 cells as well,that's even more appealing. | |
05-27-2007, 08:24 AM | #5 |
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They charge a123, lipo, nimh, nicad, and lead acid. Quite the feature packed little chargers.
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05-27-2007, 08:26 AM | #6 | |
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Charging A123 cells (Li-Ion?) with a Hyperion EOS 5i EDIT: I type too slow... | |
05-27-2007, 08:55 AM | #7 |
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05-27-2007, 11:34 PM | #8 |
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| The Hyperion doesn't exactly fit in the "cheap" category. But there is something to be said about spending alot up front. I'm now on my 4th charger. I have (had) the 5i and it is indeed an awesome charger especially the newest version. If you're gonna race or think you'll go lipo in the future, you'd be better off buying a more expensive charger like the 5i or the Duratrax ICE from the start. I've spent more money on 4 chargers than I would have if I'd bought the 5i from the get-go.
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05-27-2007, 11:45 PM | #9 |
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I learned the hard way as well K B. Bought several cheapies and never had good luck. After I bought good chargers,I realized a good charger and good batteries are worth their weight in gold in electric RC's You'll get better performance with a good charger and cheaper batteries over a top of the line batteries and a cheap charger. |
05-28-2007, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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I'm using a Graupner Ultramat 25 for fast and peak charge and a Graupner Multilader for slow charge, they works well...
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