Chargers??????? What are you guys using?

[Derrick Davis]

If interested in dual port charging, check out hobbypartz ultimate 800. I ordered this week and should have it july 5th.
Mr Properchopper mentioned awhile back that he thought this would be a good unit for the price ($149). They were out of stock for 2 months. Looks very similar to HK's dual verison. I have a power supply coming from JRPLANE. I'm anxious to get rolling with my knew gear! ; )

[tryinotocrash]

I have the Hitech X4 and I have had it for a year now, they have a new one that is ac/dc looks good I wish I had waited for that one. I can charge four batts at one time of almost any flavor of bat, Lipo,Li-Ion,Lead acid,nickle metal, Nicad. Works well for me But the biggest bat I use is a 6s.

[Punisher 67]

Here is my setup charging full swing , I don't recommend doing this as it will void your warrany but it works for me and the warranty I can give a crap about .

[10gauge]

I have a Hyperion EOS 1210i charger with LBA10 Balancer. I've bought 2 units and both suffer from the same affliction. I don't know if it's the EOS 0610i or the LBA10 that's poorly designed. It has a very difficult time initializing to LiPo packs; it reads "Open Circuiit..." I have to connect/disconnect, and press the reset button on the balancer about 20 times for the charging cycle to engage. It is a very tedious process, which takes 2 days to go through 10 packs, which is why I haven't taken a boat out in 3 years! Hyperion is complete junk IMO as it is over-programmed with useless menus.

If I were to go with the Astroflight 109d, what would be an excellent cell balancer for 2S-6S?

[stadiumyamaha]

I dig my hitech x4.

[Jeff]

The most popular charger in my club is the AstroFlight 109, we must have twenty of them. No bells or whistles but it is very simple to use. Simply plug in the pack (up to 9S), turn the knob to the charge rate in amps you want, and walk away. It also discharges. I got mine used, they've work perfectly for years. I also have four Hyperions, but they do no better than the AstroFlight yet are more complicated to use and won't do 9S.

http://www.astroflight.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=23&zenid=2ueam1fgqt149go123sej4qi4rs6i6u3

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And walk away? And walkaway? And walk away????? Like in a trailer at a big race with new cells? If you are not using a balance charger when charging you have no overcurrant protection and no safety shut down. I think if you are not using a balance charger and not watching the entire charge you are liable for any damages because you are not safe. Why should an organization have insurance coverage for you? How are you monitering your cells? Just guessing?

[DPeterson]

OMG Jeff - Don't you read the rules that some of these racing associations promote. As long as you DO NOT CHARGE YOUR CELLS IN YOUR BOAT - you are free to slam your lipos into a dangerous lipo sack, hit the start button and walk away. Come on man -pay attention.

OH YAH - I do not represent any organized racing association.

Doug

[LuckyDuc]

You guys crack me up.
Missed ya at the last D4 race.

[properchopper]

If interested in dual port charging, check out hobbypartz ultimate 800. I ordered this week and should have it july 5th.
Mr Properchopper mentioned awhile back that he thought this would be a good unit for the price ($149). They were out of stock for 2 months. Looks very similar to HK's dual verison. I have a power supply coming from JRPLANE. I'm anxious to get rolling with my knew gear! ; )

Derrick,

Did you get the charger ? If so, what do you think of it ?

[srislash]

Just wanted to throw this in the ring,I just purchased a Hitec X2 http://www.hitecrcd.com/products/cha...ipment/x2.html and used it this AM and man is this an improvement over my GT Power.Now I can't wait to get my new powersupply.

[MIGMaster]

Pretty good cell balancing I take it ?

[srislash]

Pretty good cell balancing I take it ?

I threw my 4400mah 3s SkyLipo's on a balance charge and it was done in 30 mins from storage.My old GT was having issues getting it done in an hour and a half.

[properchopper]

Just caught this for $115.70 & free shipping- not bad for 800 watts. Took the plunge and ordered it. Will evaluate & post results.

http://www.hobbypartz.com/26p-ultimate800-charger.html

[detox]

At the races (two days) I used my Hyperion AC/DC EOSO720i with a 12 volt car battery to charge my 4200 and 5000mah 4s packs. I like to balance every charge.

I also have the Astroflight Lithium charger that I like, but it has no built in balancer. I can charge two 4s 5000mah packs in series (8s 5000mah)

[Doug Smock]

Here is my setup charging full swing , I don't recommend doing this as it will void your warrany but it works for me and the warranty I can give a crap about .

Nice set up Peter.
Why do you take the packs out of the boat?? I thought you knew that they were never designed to be handled, and that they can be easily damaged by doing so.
Seriously, nice set up!
Smock
PS I balance charge my Hyperion batterys with Hyperion 615 i DUO 3s.