[NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation

[Vicente Bortone]

For some reason TP does not recommend parallel charging.  Probably because
it is difficult to keep track of each cell and values are averaged.   Is
this really an important factor?  At this point I just following
instructions.  This factor could be important to decide what charger to buy.

Vicente "Vince" Bortone

On Thursday, October 8, 2015, James Hiller via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> Plug & play charge box from Progressive RC (see photo).
> Parallel charging 5 flight packs in one session while having a couple cold
> ones!
> Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Dr. Michael Harrison, DDS via
> NSRCA-discussion
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> To: 'Earl Haury'; 'General pattern discussion'
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation
>
> lol
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Earl Haury via NSRCA-discussion
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 8:26 AM
> To: Budd Engineering; General pattern discussion
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation
>
> Jerry
>
> Hard to beat the iChargers. The CellPros taught me that a fuse between the
> pack & charger is a good investment! No issues with 3010b iChargers  (about
> 3000 charges over 5 years or so). They  will report cell IR / voltage and
> charge a 10S pack at 2C with a 24v supply without breaking a sweat. The
> newer 4010 can handle 2x10S and displays data from both packs
> simultaneously. They don't meet your criteria of charging through the
> balance leads, but haven't really found that to an issue as the balancing
> system works fine. Can't really comment on service, haven't needed any
> (that should jinx me).
>
> Earl
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Budd Engineering via NSRCA-discussion
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 4:59 AM
> To: List NSRCA-list
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 10s LiPo Charger Recommendation
>
> 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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Vicente "Vince" Bortone
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