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<DIV><FONT size=2>Small Lipos... I am using a Hobbico "Quick Field Charger Mark
II." It does NiCd/NiMh 1 cell to 8 cell (maybe more cells... thats as high
as I have used it for) And 1 to 3 cell LiPo. It can charge 2 packs
at a time. 0.2 to 2 amp charge rates. Self detects cell count, you
have to cet the cell type and charge rate. Very handy to
have.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I use an Astro Blinkey ballancer and I'm finding that CHECKING
ballance once every 5 to 10 charges is adequate for may packs which do not get
doischarged faster than 8C, with an average flight time of 15 min. Faster
discharge rate would be more likely to cause imballance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Relatively inexpensive charger and
ballancer. Giving good service.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Astro has an adapter available for the ballancer for cell
types it does not directly fit. The ballancer is good for 2 to 6 cell
packs.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Large LiPos I'm using the Astro 109 (and I ought to send for
the update chip...)</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=cchariandy@yahoo.ca href="mailto:cchariandy@yahoo.ca">colin
chariandy</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:01
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] Li Po
charging and balancing</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>All</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I'm getting deeper into the electrics and am looking for a decent charger
and balacer for "small" winter projects. I don't plan on getting any bigger
than 2100mAh batteries.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I found some interesting looking stuff at Central ...the Yuntong AC/DC
charger and balancer. Very well priced and with enough capability to do the
job.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Is there any experience with these produtcs out there?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Does the balancer include TP connector?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Is there anything else that may be a better solution?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Any help will be greatly appreciated.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Thanks</DIV>
<DIV>Colin</DIV>
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