[NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation

[RJ Bohn]

Here's my setup... Two server PSs running two TP 820s.  The TPs won't charge 10s packs but with dual ports they charge two 5S 5000 packs.  I built the thing with the help of a friend with a CNC machine.  All of this in a Pelican Storm Case.  Just need 120AC.

Rich

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> On Oct 8, 2015, at 08:22, Randy Forbus via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> The power lab 8 is a good charger, little more than you want to pay though.
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> Hi all, I’m in need of some advice/suggestions for a new LiPo charger for 10s packs.
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> 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.
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> To try to add some focus to this here’s my search constraints:
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> 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.
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> 2.  I’m not interested in chargers that have separate balancers from the charger (e.g. like the TP1010C).
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> 3.  Reliability and value are important, as is ease of use.
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> 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.
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> With this in mind does anyone have a suggestion for what chargers I should consider?
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> 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.
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> Thx, Jerry
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