[NSRCA-discussion] Charger

[Ron Van Putte]

I think it'd actually take closer to 2 1/2 hours, since
On Dec 7, 2010, at 9:00 AM, Bob Richards wrote:

> The only problem I see with the new Hitec 4 port charger is that  
> each output is limited to 50w. So, 5 cell 5000mah packs could take  
> close to 2 hours to charge. Not necessarily a bad thing, especially  
> since you can be charging 4 packs at once, it is just something to  
> consider.
> Bob R.
>
> --- On Mon, 12/6/10, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
>
> From: Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Charger
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Monday, December 6, 2010, 4:31 PM
>
> Some people prefer Fords and others prefer Chevrolets.  My opinions  
> follow:
>
> If you want to just charge 2-cell or 3-cell lipos of low capacity  
> (up to about 2500 mah) get one of the inexpensive ones ($10)from  
> Hobby City that'll charge and balance through the same ports.
>
> If you want to charge/balance 2-cell, 3-cell, 4-cell and 5-cell   
> packs with up to 4000 mah capacity, get one of several that'll cost  
> about $60-$125 like the Accucel 6 from Hobby City.  You can also  
> get a Multiplex 5014 (which doesn't balance) and a TME balancer for  
> about $100.
>
> If you want to charge two to four 5-cell 5000 mah packs, get either  
> the Hitec or Turnigy 4-port charger for under $150.  They will both  
> charge and balance up to four lipo packs at 2.3 amps.  Want to  
> charge faster?  Put in for a loan, because it's going to cost you.
>
> BTW, a good, robust power supply is necessary for the last option.
>
> Your opinions may vary, but you asked.
>
> Ron VP
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2010, at 2:01 PM, Jerry Stebbins wrote:
>
> > Well, for one of us's "older than dirt", we can only hold our  
> breath for 45 seconds. Sooooo--wassa answers to A -1 , A-2, A-3,  n  
> A- foah? Specially  2 n 3, I may wanna dabble in 91 size stuff next  
> year. I know this will be an un-qualified, down to dirt, factually  
> based Eng-n-eering answer I been looking for!!!!!
> > I is a sittn here with baited breath---
> > Jerry
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Van Putte"  
> <vanputte at cox.net>
> > To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 11:21 AM
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Charger
> >
> >
> >> Boy, did you just open a big can of worms!
> >>
> >> You need to answer some questions, like: How many cells do you  
> plan  to charge?  What capacities are the packs?  How fast do you  
> want to  charge? How many packs do you want to charge at the same  
> time?
> >>
> >> Average Joe only cares about charging 2-cell and 3-cell packs  
> with 100-2000 mah capacity one at a time.  You get one "best" charger
> >>
> >> More advanced guys will charge 2-cell, 3-cell, 4-cell and 5- 
> cell  packs with up to 4000 mah capacity.  You get a different answer.
> >>
> >> Heli guys may be charging 2-cell, 3-cell, 4-cell and 6-cell  
> packs  with up to 6000 mah capacity.  Still another answer.
> >>
> >> Others may be charging two to four 5-cell 5000 mah packs.  You   
> guessed it: still another answer.
> >>
> >> Ron VP
> >>
> >> On Dec 6, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Richard Harn wrote:
> >>
> >>> So who makes the best Lipoly charger?
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