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RH Customs

11-12-2005, 04:02 AM

What is the best Charger around $100? I'm looking to get another "Charger" here is what I'm looking for:

A back lit LCD

Charge at least up to 7 amps

Run off of DC power

And does "not" need to discharge or break in motors, all though if it does that is fine.

Let me know what charger you like that meets this and why.

Thanks
RH

RH Customs

11-12-2005, 10:34 AM

Anybody?

ricderf78

11-12-2005, 11:38 AM

mrc 969

kschauwe

11-12-2005, 08:55 PM

Most chargers that will do over 5 amps are over $100. If you only need 5amps, get a Multiplex LN-5014 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKSY1&P=ML) for $79.99.

RH Customs

11-12-2005, 09:17 PM

Has anybody used this charger, https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=cs&pn=LRP4145 ? Is it any good? I would not mind spending more. I might just buy a Pulsar 2. I would get the Duratrax ICE, but it is not back lit, and that big of a screen is probaly hard to read unless there are some good ways to make it backlit.

RH

hirme

11-13-2005, 01:16 PM

hi, is this a good charger:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXG87&P=0
its 75$ and can charge 2 battery pack at the same time.
and I have a 12v 7A gell cell comming from a starter box and was wondering if this could do the job as a powersupply for the charger.

RH Customs

11-13-2005, 01:30 PM

It is ok, but I guess I forgot to mention, I want a charger that charges using Linear.

RH

AudiTT-Quattro

11-13-2005, 05:32 PM

It is ok, but I guess I forgot to mention, I want a charger that charges using Linear.

RH
For a linear charger, I love the Novak Millenium (Pro). It doesn't matter if it's the Pro version or not since I use the NiCD mode (with user adjustable delta peak) for my IBs. It's great for re-peaking at 7 amps too; it will give you tons of punch.

TBone77

11-13-2005, 07:03 PM

ICE. It's all you'll every need from a charger ;) .

RH Customs

11-13-2005, 08:02 PM

I think I will go with the ICE. Seems like a really good choice.

Duster_360

11-13-2005, 09:45 PM

I have an ICE and it not being backlit has never bothered me or caused any probs.

If you're handy with electronics, here's the best way I've seen to make it backlit - see post #7 about using an EL kit -

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=205300

mbbaj2001

11-18-2005, 01:36 PM

A used TEKIN 112C AC and DE and liner with peak.

ProMatchRacing

11-19-2005, 08:52 PM

I also have to recommend the ICE. The price and features definitely out weigh the fact that it doesn't have a backlight.

aqualato1

11-22-2005, 10:47 PM

Try the mrc super brain 977. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLCJ6&P=ML It costs $105 and it includes the power supply. It can do two NiMh/NiCd/Li-Po/Lithium Ion/Gell cell/ and Lead Acid at a time and charge them at .2 to 5 amps.

RH Customs

11-22-2005, 11:11 PM

Well I bought the ICE and since I have owned it, it is the best charger I have owned.

RH

Tim'sLosi

11-23-2005, 12:04 AM

Ice, Ice baby

highroller

11-26-2005, 03:13 AM

I was have suggested the Tekin 112A which is DC which charges from .01 to 10amps, uses a linear charge or reflex which can be disabled with several voltage detect setting built in depending on which charge screen you use or number of times you press the start button P0 is the lowest. Online proces vary from $124.95 to $140.00.