[NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation

[Stuart Chale]

I just put together a new charging station based on  the iCharger Duo 
4010.  I have been very pleased with it so far.  Using 2 computer server 
power supplies for 24 volts I can charge 8 pattern packs at a time.  It 
will run on 12 volts if that is what you have and they have a smaller 
less expensive model as well.
The only 2 negatives I would give it is that it does not tell you 
percent of charge remaining (just a calculation based on voltage) and a 
more major issue if you try to connect 2 5S packs in series with a Y 
connector to charge as 10S instead of using a parallel board you will 
get a short when hooked up wrong.  (Read that as major sparks and melted 
connector)
My Hyperion charger does something internally and tells you there is an 
error.

I have just accepted using the Paraboards

Stuart



On 10/8/2015 5:59 AM, Budd Engineering via NSRCA-discussion wrote:
> 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.
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> 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
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