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Turnigy chargers... - 07.15.2009, 07:15 PM

Figured I would be better off to start a new topic.

I know their batteries are fine, maybe not the best but work just fine for the price. The LHS got a turnigy charger in for $80, then $20 for the power supply. It sounds like a hell of a deal to me, but I would like to know if they are worth it? I was originally looking into a hyperion charger but they are pretty pricey and I would have to order it (canada is gay when you need to order parts). I am not exactly sure what model it was, I will try and dig it up on hobby city. But has anyone used them with success? Thanks,

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07.15.2009, 07:41 PM

Depends on which model it is. If you can afford it get the hyperion 'cause I got a cheap chinese charger and it is really innaccurate at measuring cell voltage. Some people don't have a problem with them but do you want to take that risk or just get a decent charger?
   
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07.15.2009, 07:44 PM

I bought a Turnigy Accucel-6 to charge 2S lipos with and its been a solid charger. Been using it about 8months. It's amazingly full featured for what it cost. Its drawback is its a 50 watt charger. Anything 3S and above will run into current limitations. If you're looking at bigger cell counts, the Accucel-8 is a 150watt charger, same electronics, menus etc, just more output. On HobbyCity's site the 6 is $38 and the 8 is $70. Sound like your lhs is selling the Accucel-8.

The only complaint I've seen has been a few have had the fan fail. They seems to have used a cheapie fan and it makes noise and/or stops.
   
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07.15.2009, 08:58 PM

It looks like the lhs is selling the accucel-6... I will check maybe tomorrow and make sure. If that's all it is, I won't bother. I will wait till I have the flow to get a hyperion set up.
   
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07.16.2009, 04:53 PM

What do they make for a 2s lipo charger? Wouldnt need to charge at more then 5 amps

My buddy needs a cheap charger
   
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07.16.2009, 05:23 PM

Venom Pro 119.99, Charges up to 5amps and has everything included AC/DC powered too ?


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