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  • batman53201
    Member
    • Oct 2017
    • 42

    #31
    Hey guys. What would be a good charger to buy. I want to be able to charge at a minimum of 4 batteries at once

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    • MADRCER
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2017
      • 751

      #32
      Originally posted by MADRCER
      I've got two nearly new 3s SMC True Spec Premium 90c 5200 packs with EC5 connectors that I might get rid of if you are interested. They have only been ran 3 times in my Veles pushing it well over 70mph before I had it dialed in like it is now. I Purchased them new at the end of October 2017. I'll take $75.00 shipped for the pair. If you are interested I can send pictures with voltage readings. They are like these linked below but mine are 5200mah.
      https://www.smc-racing.net/index.php...product_id=413
      Below are photos of my batteries with resistance numbers and cell voltage as we discussed by PM. The manufactured date is on inside of the box lid as well (10-16-17). They have been in storage mode for about a month. Also as we discussed 90c discharge packs will not damage your boat. Most people run at least 50c and higher packs. Lower C-rated packs will won't hold voltage under load as well and they will overheat under heavy amp draw leading to failure.

      1.jpg2.jpg4.jpg5.jpg6.jpg
      Last edited by MADRCER; 01-10-2018, 08:52 PM.
      TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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      • jim82
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jan 2013
        • 1358

        #33
        https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-...k-charger.html

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        • MADRCER
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2017
          • 751

          #34
          Originally posted by batman53201
          Hey guys. What would be a good charger to buy. I want to be able to charge at a minimum of 4 batteries at once
          Jim above has a good economy model that would work....

          Unless you want to spend a lot of money on a power supplies and top of the line charger...The Hitec x4 would fit your needs as a decent entry level charger. It's not the fastest charger while charging 4-3cell and above packs but it will charge 4 packs at one time. Some like a charger that charges 2 packs, but it's capable of charging those two packs at higher amps and faster overall charging (if they need them charged really quick). Below is a link to the hitec x4

          https://www.amazon.com/X4-AC-Pro-Por...words=hitec+x4
          TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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          • batman53201
            Member
            • Oct 2017
            • 42

            #35
            Originally posted by MADRCER
            Jim above has a good economy model that would work....

            Unless you want to spend a lot of money on a power supplies and top of the line charger...The Hitec x4 would fit your needs as a decent entry level charger. It's not the fastest charger while charging 4-3cell and above packs but it will charge 4 packs at one time. Some like a charger that charges 2 packs, but it's capable of charging those two packs at higher amps and faster overall charging (if they need them charged really quick). Below is a link to the hitec x4

            https://www.amazon.com/X4-AC-Pro-Por...words=hitec+x4
            After checking out this charger, I'm guessing that I will need to purchase more connectors in order to charge 4 at once. It comes with a bunch of different connectors, but only one of each. Which connector type would I need?

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            • MADRCER
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2017
              • 751

              #36
              Its cheaper to buy it at Tower Hobbies and use promo code 011V3 to get $20.00 off your order if you want to go that route. Below is what you will need.
              1 of these https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGJSF
              3 of these (only 3 because it already comes with 1) https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAUAU&P=M
              4 of these http://graysonhobby.com/ec5-male-to-...oogle_shopping
              TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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              • batman53201
                Member
                • Oct 2017
                • 42

                #37
                Great. Thanks again.

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                • MADRCER
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2017
                  • 751

                  #38
                  Dave your batteries have been shipped. Tracking number sent.
                  Thanks!

                  smc batteries.jpg
                  Last edited by MADRCER; 01-17-2018, 08:26 PM.
                  TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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                  • batman53201
                    Member
                    • Oct 2017
                    • 42

                    #39
                    thanks mark

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                    • batman53201
                      Member
                      • Oct 2017
                      • 42

                      #40
                      Originally posted by MADRCER
                      Its cheaper to buy it at Tower Hobbies and use promo code 011V3 to get $20.00 off your order if you want to go that route. Below is what you will need.
                      1 of these https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGJSF
                      3 of these (only 3 because it already comes with 1) https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAUAU&P=M
                      4 of these http://graysonhobby.com/ec5-male-to-...oogle_shopping
                      do you happen to have a current promo code? the one above doesn't work.

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                      • MADRCER
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2017
                        • 751

                        #41
                        Originally posted by batman53201
                        do you happen to have a current promo code? the one above doesn't work.
                        011V3 ($20 OFF $199.00 order)
                        TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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                        • batman53201
                          Member
                          • Oct 2017
                          • 42

                          #42
                          that's the one that I tried and it didn't work

                          is it a letter o, or number zero?


                          EDIT:NEVERMIND. I think I just had to register first.

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                          • batman53201
                            Member
                            • Oct 2017
                            • 42

                            #43
                            mission accomplished. I have everything ordered, except the boat.

                            4 new smc batteries (received)
                            2 used batteries from MADRCER (received)
                            2 PROPS from dashboata(received)
                            2 flex cables from kfxguy(received)
                            battery charger and accessory cables from tower hobbies(received)
                            connectors from grayson hobby(received)

                            when all that gets here, then I will go to my local hobbytown to order the boat.


                            hope I got everything I need
                            Last edited by batman53201; 01-27-2018, 04:02 PM.

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                            • batman53201
                              Member
                              • Oct 2017
                              • 42

                              #44
                              Thanks. I got it to work after I registered with them.

                              I also received the batteries you sent. Thanks again

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