[NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation

[Mike Mueller]

http://www.f3aunlimited.com/powerplant/chargers/hitec-rcd-chargers
 Jerry we just added Hitec to our lineup of chargers. They are well liked
and have a lot of nice features.
 Mike Mueller

On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 4:59 AM, Budd Engineering via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 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.
>
> 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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