Charger

[GorillaMaxx360]

I want to know what would be a good charger to get to charge my max amps 8000mah (2) 2s packs. I want a charger that is good but i don't want to be paying 300 bucks on a charger and battery. I was thinking of 989 or a ice. the 989 seems more user friendly because it does not need a power supply like the ice. I would prefer the ice but power supplies are so expensive the cheapest one i have seen was 80 bucks. Can you guys recommend a good charger, or do you know of a cheap power supply. Also is there a charger that can charge both batteries safely at the same time(if not i will just charge them separate). Does anybody have any good or bad info on the 989 or the ice or another charger that i should get. What are your opinions what do you guys think. (I do not care about charging speed but i do not want to wait more than 1 hour on a charge per battery if they are charged separately if charged together i will not mind 2 hour charges. what matters to me is a safe charge.)

[BrianG]

The 989 sounds really nice. But, if you like the ICE better, don't let the power supply issue stop you. You can mod a relatively inexpensive PC power supply: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3962

[GorillaMaxx360]

is the 989 have any problems charging these guys also can it charge 2 of them at once.

[Sylvester]

The 989 shouldnt have any problems. Yes, you can charge 2, you just need a adaptor.

[GorillaMaxx360]

is it safe to charge 2 8000mah batteries on it and if it is because i have an adapter do i need to double all the settings like amp rate it charges at.


Also does radio shack sell 12v power supplies because i have a 25 dollar gift card to radio shack and that would help with the cost. what is a cheap price i should be expecting to see for a decent power supply.

[Sylvester]

No, it is just like my pack (8000mah 4s2p). Charge both at 8000mah, 8 amps and you will be fine.

[GorillaMaxx360]

ok cool does the shack sell power supplies and what should i expect to pay.

[Sylvester]

Im not sure, but i doubt it should be any less than 40 bucks.

[Mike.L]

a computer store would sell you powers supplies, and if not they can make you one to your specifications.

[Sylvester]

Only if their service would be as good as mikes, that would be a great computer store!

i have never used a 989 before but i do have 2 ICE chargers and i they have never given me any problems. they are very easy to use and all the options that they have are amazing.

[Mike.L]

yea im considering a new charger, because i would like to charge my batts at a higher amperage, but i dont have the money...i wouldn't think about it untill id need it. and by then the $$ would have been spent on something else:p

[BrianG]

RadioShack sells two power supplies that should meet your needs, but both are quite over your $25 gift card:

13.8v @ 15A (207 watt) for $80. This would be good for most chargers under 200w (Ice, Hyperion EOS 7i, etc).

13.8v @ 25A (345 watt) for $100. You could use two chargers at once or a single charger like the ThunderPower 1010.

A little on the pricey side, but the 25A is actually a better deal. It's switching too so it's efficient...

[Mike.L]

brian, do you have the source CC*? in canada we dont have a single radio shack....there is only one in a mall but its soo small and only cary larger/more important things...like toys, ipods ect....

[BrianG]

What is "CC*"??