[NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation

[Budd Engineering]

Hi all, I’m in need of some advice/suggestions for a new LiPo charger for 10s packs.

For the past several years I’ve used CellPro-10S chargers with good results.  However recently one of my CellPro-10s' emitted the dreaded “magic smoke” when I connected a 10s pack for charging.  This also happened at the Nats 3 years ago, fortunately Mike M. from F3AU was there with inventory and I was able to purchase a replacement charger and press on.  However, after having a second one give up the ghost a few weeks ago (and after not many charge cycles - I don’t fly very much), I’m interested in exploring other options.


To try to add some focus to this here’s my search constraints:

1.  It must be able to charge each cell individually through the balance connector, and give me a relative readout of each cell’s condition compared to the other 9 cells.

2.  I’m not interested in chargers that have separate balancers from the charger (e.g. like the TP1010C).

3.  Reliability and value are important, as is ease of use.

4.  Cost no more than a replacement CellPro 10XP (<$180), unless a single charger can charge two 10s packs simultaneously, then I’d consider spending a bit more.

5.  Customer service matters, if I can buy it through F3A Unlimited, that would be a PLUS.


With this in mind does anyone have a suggestion for what chargers I should consider?


I don’t get out much these days so it’s difficult to see what everyone’s using that works well.  So I really do appreciate everyone’s help with this.

Thx, Jerry