Maybe the
icharger 308 duo if cost is of no concern.
And ya need to charge multiple batteries faster.
or a
ThunderAC6 if yer on a budget but need a decent charger.
I always charge my LiPo's the day before I use them. So I have no need to fast charge them... ever.
Odd to me, the need to charge them in a hurry ?
In fact... I always balance charge my LiPos, every charge.
Stow them outside or in a fire resistant bag or container so ya don't burn the house down while you sleep.
Discharge to storage voltage when not being used.
Regardless, don't charge a LiPo battery at an amp rating higher then it is capable of being charged at.
Many do... and have puffed LiPo's to prove it.
(of course those folk are in denial) :roll: Lol
Higher capacity (MAH) batteries and those having a higher C rating can be charged at higher amp value.
But fast charging lower capacity/C rated LiPo's at higher amps...
generally results in a shorter consumable life and fewer cycles.
Or worse.
Fact is a high amp fast charge is harder on every LiPo and will shorten it's consumable life cycles.
No biggie if ya like destruction and buying fresh batteries often :razz:
Using 5 amps to charge a Venom 3s 2200 30C LiPo could be a bad idea
resulting with the battery swelling and then bursting into a road flare.
I know... because I experience that.
I now charge my 3s 2200 30C LiPos at 2.1 amps.
Haven't puffed nor burst another since.
I could charge my 2s 5000 60c at 5a no problem
But my error of assuming all LiPo's are equal, could've ended much worse.
So be sure to charge the LiPo as recommended by the mfgr.
^ either LiPo charger will get the job done... and can be adjusted to charge at different amp ratings.
You do not need use the highest amp settings they offer.
If you do charge at higher amps... don't take yer eyes off them while they're charging !
Here's a budget safety tip I learned while watching TV and charging my LiPo's simultaneously.
A plastic zip tie secured snug around the battery will began creaking if the battery begins to swell (puff). Creating an audible warning.
Time to take it outside before things might go sour.
So it really comes down to yer budget and how much you wish to spend.
I use the budget minded HobbyPeople TAZR "smart charger". In fact I have two.
Too bad HobbyPeople went out of business.
Mine are 4 years old and have proven to be reliable/durable.
I'd probably go with a ThunderAce AC6 if I needed to replace my HP TAZR(s).
Very similar smart charger design/function. Easy to use and simple to understand.
Those whom want and can afford higher end components... pay more for their boasting privileges.
But their selection is likely mfgr'd in china too ;-)
