Its Time For The Ever So Good Charger Upgrade!

[bullfrog]

Hey guys im sick and TIRED of having to turn the stupid dial on my charger ..... i need a peak charger, my fingers are killing me! :D And im sick and tired of not getting a full complete charge. I need some ideas please. Lets try to cap it below $70 im just a basher and i dont need a racing quality charger, just somthing that will get the job done. O incase your wondering i have 3 1500's and im getting a 2000 matched pack from jeep. ( Thanks jeep ;) ) So i need somthing that can charge the matched pack also .... thanks your help is GREATLY appriciated!

[Scrad]

You might want to try a Piranha peak charger. It says that its safe for packs up to 2000, but I have some SMC packs that are 2400 and it charges them fine if I have a fan on them. The charger must work good, since I won the A main last night in my second race ever. You can get the charger for under 40 from tower. They also have a gift pack combo that comes with a 1500 pack and the charger for 50. I got the combo and I'm satisfied with my cheap charger. Just a thought for you....

[mnstrmdnss]

how about the mrc super brain 959?lcd screen that shows voltage, current, time, batt stat, and peak setting, it charges nicid and nimh 1-8 cells, adjustable current .5-4.5 amps and six voltage delta peak hresholds from 5mv-50mv, and its ac/dc operation its only 50 bucks at stormer hobbies?

[Leinzey]

I have the MRC 959 charger for all of my nitro batteries. I use it to charge my rx batteries, glow igniter, and hopfully I'll soon use it to charge the battery for a T-Maxx EZ-Start. It works great, just push start, and then wait. You won't find another charger out there with as many features for even close to $50. Get it.

[bullfrog]

Hey the piranha charger sounds good and i looke at it bit it dont have an adjustable current ... but who cares!?!? I just need somthin that can charge my packs for me. I dont think ill be going over 2000 mah so the peak power sounds like a plan. Thanks for your help dudes!

[Scrad]

Bullfrog, I think it charges at 4.5 amps. Most batteries like to be charge between 3.5 and 5.0, so it will charge your batteries no problem.

[bullfrog]

Sweet ... thanks for your help I just looked at it and it looks like a winner! Ill be getting it probbably this week or next week.

[Obi112]

Bullfrog,

The Piranha is awesome. I used one for around 2 years, and never had any problems (I have an Intellipeak now). It is a rugged little charger, and will charge any Ni-Cad (the box says up to 2000, but it can handle 2400 mAH).

[Grizzbob]

For that budget, I agree about the SuperBrain 359, I think it fits under your budget & it definitely has all the features you'll need(including for if you decide to buy some NiMh packs later on)......:)

[bullfrog]

I will eventually buy NiMh packs but not right now. Infact im using my dads charger to charge my packs. I only have 4 but one of them is a 2000 (thanks jeep) so ill get the peak power.

[RC-Nitroguy]

Youre kidding right bullfrog? :confused:

[bullfrog]

ummmm no im not and if you dont like it the door is http://www.plauder-smilies.de/nosmile/pointer.gif way.