What charger do you guys use?

[Rtsbasic]

I'm looking for a new charger to do 8-10 cell packs, my current one (Novak Millenium) is brilliant but only does 8 cell packs :(

I've looked at the Duratrax ICE, but I think its overkill for what I want. Also looked at the Pro-Peak Supernova, but I think its a pulse charger, when I need linear as I use NIMH cells. I'm not aware of many other chargers on the market that can do high voltage packs so I'd be grateful for any recommendations!

Cheers.

[coolhandcountry]

I use the ice charger. It is a nice charger. Some time you better off getting more than less of what you want. If you upgrade to something else you may need it. I looked at the triton to. It charged a few more cells than the ice.

[MetalMan]

I too use the ICE charger. It is a good investment in the long run.

[Serum]

Don't know if you guys know the brand Graupner, i've got the duo pro 30, it can charge up to 30 cells, and 10S lipoly

[Rtsbasic]

I was down my LHS today picking up a Pro-Peak 13.8V 20A power supply and was offered a Hitec CG-335 at a really good price so snapped it up. It can do 4-24 cell, and although it doesn't have the configurability of my Novak (Can't adjust delta peak cutoff) it seems to be doing OK, my new charge setup is silent compared to my old PSU/Novak setup. It also has a secondary output for reciever packs, and a special glowplug thing (although as I don't run nitro I have no use for either).

So anyone have any experience with this charger? Have I just wasted my money or is it going to treat my cells nicely The only thing that concerns me is the box says "MOSFET drive control with pulse charging". Whereas I always use a linear charge on my Novak. Should this make much of a difference?

No idea about that charger, never heard of it. I still use two MRC Superbrain 959's for charging duties, they get the job done and are cheap for the features they have.

[gixxer]

i use the duratrax ice and an astroflight 109.

[Batfish]

I use the Duratrax ICE, an MRC 969 SuperBrain Pro, FMA/Kokam BalancePro, and an Energizer 15-minute charger (for all the AA cells).

[nitrostarter]

I use 2 Superbrain 959s. :o

Compared to everyone else, its like entering a rifle competition with a slingshot.

I just can't bring myself to spend the money on a charger, and then have to buy a power source. I mean I'd be paying enough for the charger, they ought to give me the power source, or hell give me some money back on a combo deal or something. Or how about a underaged discount.

[Rtsbasic]

I'm returning the Hitec unit when they open today, its not suitable for my packs. Kept false peaking on one 6 cell pack, and on an 8 cell pack it made the cells rather toasty.

Looks like one day I'll have to sink money into the Duratrax ICE, but until then, my Novak Millenium will have to keep chugging along.

Originally posted by gixxer
i use the duratrax ice and an astroflight 109.

I've got a friend who has the 112DX version and loves it to death, costs a pretty penny though.

[Rtsbasic]

Returned the Hitec unit with only minimal problems, and guess what, used the money toward a 1/8 buggy! They had a brand new roller (Power Racing Swift) for £100, couldn't resist. I don't know the brand, and its a rip off car of other ones, but its got some really nice bits on, and I've seen the same type of car launched 25-30ft in the air over and over again so it can't be that bad. Naturally its going brushless :)

Originally posted by dabid
I've got a friend who has the 112DX version and loves it to death, costs a pretty penny though.

dabid,

Does he charge two packs at once w/ it? W/ the right power supply you should be able to serial connect two packs and use a single charger, me thinks.

The LHS has the 110 (1-20 Nicd/NiMh cells) for $99.00 (usually retails for $129). Seems like a good price...just need the proper power supply.

He uses the suggested power supply, the one that Tower lists on that page. What LHS has the 110? Hobby Town is the only one I can think of, unless Hobby People got one recently and have been hiding it on the bird nerd side. I just checked HP's site, if they have one, it's not listed on there. Also checked Hobby Town's site, but I can never find any crap on there anyway......Hot Rod's maybe? :D

Originally posted by dabid
Hobby People

Getting warmer...

Originally posted by dabid
and have been hiding it on the bird nerd side

You're hot! :-)



Yup, price reduced. $99 for the 110...hmm, hope that's not the old model. *scratches head

I didn't look *that closely* at it.