Power Supply Question

[DPeterson]

Considering to purchase a couple of the Sky RC eFuel 1200 watt Power Supply units.

Any feedback from existing users would be appreciated. Also the unit is 15-24 volts. I guess 15 volts is OK for our 12 volt chargers??

Thanks - Doug

[Jason4636]

I'm also interested

[jcald2000]

Guys, The absolute best P/S you can buy is a computer Server power supply!!
They are bullet proof because they have to be for server farms for 24/7 service, and they have Power Correction Factor which allows you to run them on a generator.
They are replaced on a regular schedule and are available used and tested cheaply.
I bought 3 - 12v 55 amp units for $45 shipped 3 years ago and they haven't missed a beat.
Go to rcgroups under Battery's and Chargers and look for power supply's.

[Chilli]

I'm with Jim. I purchased a couple of Dell 47 amp power supplys from ebay for for under $20 shipped. Very easy to convert. You dont even have to open the unit up unless you want to remove the retaining latch and pull handle. I can charge four 4S 5000 mah packs at 1C with two Hyperion Duo's on one unit without breaking a sweat.

I did a Google search on the power supply you are interested in and the only ones I saw were 220 volt input. Don't know if you noticed that.

[properchopper]

These have become popular http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-plug-and-play


(If you don't come up with one for AZ I'll let you plug your charger into my nose and comb my beard real fast )

See 'Ya Friday ! (dinner Thursday nite ?)

[Chilli]

Same unit I am using. Nice and compact.

Built your own or purchase one. At $55, a very resonable price considering the power output and reliability.

[DPeterson]

The unit referenced is for sale on the OSE site plus on some other RC sites. The specs says either 110 or 220 input. I have a couple 45 amp bulldogs already. I have some insurance money to spend and thought I may be able to upgrade to a lighter weight and more condenced unit for shipping and traveling.

The 45 amp unit is not enough on its own when I cycle my cells using 4 chargers doing 8 4S 5000 cells. I'll be hooking up my other bulldog next time.

Tony - Looking forward to some warm weather racing. Not sure on Thursday night. Sean flys in around 8:30. I could be a good friend and pick him up at the airport or decide to eat and drink and make him take a cab. Humm - tough decision!

Later - Doug

[jcald2000]

Another very popular supplier

http://www.feathermerchantrc.com/