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Ocean Racer
03-25-2008, 12:37 AM
I was wondering what would be a good charger for Nimh and Nicd. Im looking for 1 that can charge 5 or 6 min and 7 or 8+ max cells. My price range is around a 100-120. Im looking for a charger that can charge 2 batt's at the same time. Any links are :welcome:
With out question the AstroFlight 112D. It can charge up to 40 cells @ once. It is right around 120 bucks new. I used one for my high end Nimh and always got a great charge and my cells lasted quite a while.
112D link (http://www.battlepack.com/chargers.asp)
Ocean Racer
03-26-2008, 12:26 AM
I couldnt get any info from the link but do u have to use a Y harness on it?
Thank you for the link so far that sounds pretty good i have somin that im looking at that can take a lot of volts. That will be nice to have that extra cablabilaty. Once again thanks thats prably going to be my choice. Do u have any more info on the charger?
JimClark
03-26-2008, 12:40 AM
yes you will have to have the y harness. look for a good used one they are going cheap because no one uses them any more.
Jim
Ocean Racer
03-26-2008, 12:43 AM
Do u have any more info on the charger?
JimClark
03-26-2008, 12:57 AM
112DX
FEATURES: Charges 1 cell to 40 cell NiCd or NiMH battery packs
Charges any cell capacity from 50mAh to 10,000mAh
Charge current adjusts from 50mA to 8A
Charge Mode has Auto-Peak and 10 hour time limit
Discharges 1 to 40 cell NiCd or NiMH battery packs
Discharges at 1.25A and has Auto-Turn Off
Digital Display of Charging amps from 50mA to 8A
Digital Display of NiCd Voltage from 500mV to 40V
Digital Display of Charge/Discharge time, hrs, min. and sec.
Digital Display of total mAh of charge into or out of battery
Digital Display of maximum voltage reached (voltage peak)
Charger works with any 12V automobile or truck battery
Charger works with Astro Model 120, 13.8V Power Supply
Reverse Polarity protection on both input and output
REQUIRES: 12V Power Supply
SPECS: Input Voltage: 12V DC
Battery Types, # cells:
1-40 Nickel-Cadmium cells (1.2- 48V NiCd)
1-40 Nickel-Metal Hydride cells (1.2- 48V NiMH)
Adjustable Charge Current: 0.05-8.0A (Single Knob)
Discharge Current: 1.25A
Display type: 2 Line (amps, volts, Time, and amp hrs)
Battery Connector: 2 pin Zero Loss type
Power Input Connectors: Alligator
Case Size: 2.5" x 5" x 6.5" (63mm x 127mm x 165mm)
Battery Lead Length: 9" (229mm)
Input Lead Length: 36" (910mm)
You could also use the 110D or 110DX
AstroFlight Charger Model 110D
Digital Peak Charger will charge 1 to 18 cells
Will charge Nickle Metal Hydride Cells
Slow charge 1 to 18 cells at 0-1 Amp
Fast Charge 1 to 18 cells 1-5 Amp
Both are great chargers
Jim
GregS
03-26-2008, 11:55 AM
yes you will have to have the y harness. look for a good used one they are going cheap because no one uses them any more.
It is also very simple to just make one yourself - and a lot cheaper. Look at picture of one to see how to do it so it connects the battery packs in series. Only costs are the connectors, a bit of wire, and about 10 minutes of your time. I believe there is information in the tips and info section of this site on how to do this.
Greg
Ocean Racer
03-27-2008, 01:07 AM
When i get better at soldering ill do that. ya i think there is a button on the main page that has it. I just dont remember where i saw it but i know what u are talking about. Thanks for the info Jim and Greg.
GregS
03-27-2008, 10:00 AM
If you go to the online store click first on "batteries and chargers", then on "charge adapters and harnesses". There are a couple there. If you do decide to make your own you can find info on soldering Deans plugs and charging multiple packs at once in "wiring and electronics tips and info" on this site. Hope this helps.
Greg
Ocean Racer
03-27-2008, 05:16 PM
Thank you Gregs
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