The Ideal Charger

AznFireboi · July 20th, 2009, 21:41

I still have the charger from my RC car days. It's the duratraxx intellipeak ice and it can charge any type, any volt and any amp with adjustable charge rates too. Good thing I didn't sell it off cause I can use it now for airsoft.

Wasn't cheap though... It ran me a good hundred something.

Styrak · July 20th, 2009, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

Is the "DuraTrax Piranha AC/DC Digital Peak Charger" posted by 666 better than the smart charger at Airsoft1parts.ca?

Yes, much better. Has a display too.

Reckless · July 20th, 2009, 22:52

this is what I run

got it ofcourse for my RC stuff... but it charges "EVERYTHING" nicad/NIMH, lipo, lead acid. smart charges, cycle/refresh... . but I beleive you have to buy the lipo cables, and the AC (wall plug in) cable seperately, even then it was still under $100 shipped for mine

AznFireboi · July 20th, 2009, 22:58

When I got into airsoft, I was surprised at how much it and RC cars have in common... Including high cost.

Death March · July 21st, 2009, 01:02

This is one of the best "Bang for the Buck" ones I'v seen. I'v been running it for almost two years and it's the same as the intellipeak "ICE" charger. Team Check Point TC 1030. It's not just a charger,but helps take care of your batteries. Nice thing being,same as the ICE charger but cheeper

I wish I had one of these 20 some years ago when I started R/C stuff. Not that it matters much now as 98% of my R/C stuff now is Gas lol.

lemegacool · July 21st, 2009, 01:05

my first and only charger (exept the lipo stuff) : http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/bol-basic...4-8v-9-6v.html work like a charm!

turok_t · July 21st, 2009, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Styrak

Yes, much better. Has a display too.

I can get this charger at my local hobby store for $65 + tax, is this a good deal?

turok_t · July 22nd, 2009, 17:30

Also, would this charger be able to charger Elite 9.6V 3300mah nunchuck batteries from cheapbatterypacks.com ?

Styrak · July 24th, 2009, 06:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

I can get this charger at my local hobby store for $65 + tax, is this a good deal?

Yes, I bought mine for $80

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

Also, would this charger be able to charger Elite 9.6V 3300mah nunchuck batteries from cheapbatterypacks.com ?

Yes, it can charge up to 9.6v packs.

Huge · October 23rd, 2009, 10:27

sorry for the resurrection but how would that charger be?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BOL-RC-Airsoft-AE...#ht_3563wt_936

It's cheap but is it still better than a wall charger?

Silverthorn · October 23rd, 2009, 10:39

Here is the one I use :

http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=DTXP4220

It has a good balance between quality, efficiency and price. Of course a 200$ charger that can charge, discharge, condition batteries and all that is better then mine but my definition of "The ideal charger" includes price in it's criterias. For less then 70CAN$ I think that one is great.

greathobbies.com is also a very good retailer. Real fast shipping and cheap too!

Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw · October 23rd, 2009, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huge94

sorry for the resurrection but how would that charger be?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BOL-RC-Airsoft-AE...#ht_3563wt_936

It's cheap but is it still better than a wall charger?

Ive never heard of it or seen it being discussed anywhere. Can you find any reviews of it online?

xelamander · October 23rd, 2009, 11:55

imax b6:

nimh & nicad (charge/discharge/cycle), li-poly (charge/discharge/balance & storage), pb (lead acid), li-ion, life.

all for the incredibly low price of 90USD.

Huge · October 23rd, 2009, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw

Ive never heard of it or seen it being discussed anywhere. Can you find any reviews of it online?

Unfortunately no, this is why I was hoping one of you did buy one of them...

Anyways I'll keep searching, I dont have to charge my battery that often since it's the airsoft off-season

Love · October 23rd, 2009, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachster

I love mine:

Love your EUR wall plug also?

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July 21st, 2009, 01:02	#20
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	This is one of the best "Bang for the Buck" ones I'v seen. I'v been running it for almost two years and it's the same as the intellipeak "ICE" charger. Team Check Point TC 1030. It's not just a charger,but helps take care of your batteries. Nice thing being,same as the ICE charger but cheeper I wish I had one of these 20 some years ago when I started R/C stuff. Not that it matters much now as 98% of my R/C stuff now is Gas lol. __________________ Death Before Dishonor" Bleeding Black Label"

July 21st, 2009, 01:05	#21
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	my first and only charger (exept the lipo stuff) : http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/bol-basic...4-8v-9-6v.html work like a charm! __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

October 23rd, 2009, 10:39	#26
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	Here is the one I use : http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=DTXP4220 It has a good balance between quality, efficiency and price. Of course a 200$ charger that can charge, discharge, condition batteries and all that is better then mine but my definition of "The ideal charger" includes price in it's criterias. For less then 70CAN$ I think that one is great. greathobbies.com is also a very good retailer. Real fast shipping and cheap too! __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists)

July 20th, 2009, 21:41	#16
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	I still have the charger from my RC car days. It's the duratraxx intellipeak ice and it can charge any type, any volt and any amp with adjustable charge rates too. Good thing I didn't sell it off cause I can use it now for airsoft. Wasn't cheap though... It ran me a good hundred something.

July 20th, 2009, 22:58	#19
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	When I got into airsoft, I was surprised at how much it and RC cars have in common... Including high cost.

July 22nd, 2009, 17:30	#23
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Also, would this charger be able to charger Elite 9.6V 3300mah nunchuck batteries from cheapbatterypacks.com ?

October 23rd, 2009, 10:27	#25
Huge formerly Huge94 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal, QC	sorry for the resurrection but how would that charger be? http://cgi.ebay.ca/BOL-RC-Airsoft-AE...#ht_3563wt_936 It's cheap but is it still better than a wall charger?

October 23rd, 2009, 11:55	#28
xelamander Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	imax b6: nimh & nicad (charge/discharge/cycle), li-poly (charge/discharge/balance & storage), pb (lead acid), li-ion, life. all for the incredibly low price of 90USD. __________________ just because i don't... doesn't mean i can't.

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