Which Power supply should I buy? Please help

[Wycliffe919]

Hey guys,

Just trying to complete my toolbox so that I can race finally for the 2006 season. Can you guys help me out with your choices on an affordable & Reliable Power Supply?

If I have to spend $125 on the Associated LRP 14A power supply, so be it, but if there is an equal at a lower price please let me know. I'v noticed that the Novak 10A power supply is discontinued, but available on e-bay for about 40 - 50 bucks.

I plan on using the power supply to power up two chargers & possibly a charger & motor lathe towards mid season.

Any input will be greatly appreciated. You can PM me at AIM which is DestrosG60@aim.com or e-mail me at Wycliffe919@yahoo.com

Thanks
Wycliffe919
Rookie Racer

P.S. I'm currently looking through the threads to get some insight, big forum though might take me a while before i find some answers.

-Midnight Pumpkin
-TC3 on-road
-HPI RS4 Sport
_HPI RS4 MT

[SS Pede]

10 amps probably won't be enough power to run two chargers and a lathe if you want to do them all at the same time...or even both chargers at the same time. For racing I imagine you'll end up charging at at least 5 amps...so there's your two chargers right there with no room for anything else.

I have a Radio Shack 15 amp PS that I got for about $70. I don't race and haven't really stressed it out a lot so far, but it runs my MRC 969 charging two packs at 4.5 amps without even getting warm (at least not that I've noticed). Still, if you hunted around I believe you could find a cheaper PS with the same (or more) output.

[nomad1]

Radio shack also has a 25 amp power supply. It does a great job and is somewhat affordable. under $125. It's available online or at a bigger radio shack store.

[btsai4]

We just had this discussion over on the electric forum.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=208722


The one from Hobby People looks very promising -- $50 for handling up to 20 amps...

[Hard Core RC Guy]

You could try Duracomm 18Amp continious. It's about $100, and worth the $$, you may find it cheaper, that was the price about 1 1/2 yr ago. I also have the Dynamite, which is very nice but a bit pricey. Go to the track, see what's out there, you'd be surprised.

John :cool:

[Wycliffe919]

Big Big help guys, well appreciated. The Pyramid looks good for the taking. Kind of Bulky, but I guess I'll just have to arrive at the track early and claim my space :D

[Wycliffe919]

On second thought, after reading some more threads, I'm considering the more bang for the buck by going to radio shack. Once again thanks for your help guys.

Wycliffe919

I'm also starting a little project by trying to convert my Hpi RS4 sport to a drift car. Any one selling a 2-speed transmission for it. I've checked a few websites which say that it is discontinued. Also any set-up advice on drifting with an Hpi RS4 sport.

[Killer87]

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[tadium54]

torquey motor, lower gearing, pvc tires