Battery charger recommendations

[Rickwales]

Hi all.

Did a search and couldn't find a post on this.

Looking to get a better battery charger. I have mostly deans, but also a few tamiya. Mostly LiPo but have a NIMH for my Thompson and another type I forget. (Will change both soon.)

Any recommendations for something safe but not gonna break the bank please?
Thanks

 

[Colin Allen]

I switched over to the SkyRC T100 a couple of years ago; It is well spec'd and does the job well.

You will need to buy a couple of cables for it though.

SkyRC T100 Dual Battery LiPo Balance Charger SK-100162

SK-100162 - SkyRC T100 Dual Battery LiPo Balance Charger

www.modelsport.co.uk

 

[Rickwales]

That looks wicked. What cables would I need? Thanks Colin

 

[Austeyr]

"SkyRC iMax B6AC V2" is another very popular choice, but there's a lot of knock offs so be cautious

 

[Rickwales]

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I was hoping for something I could run off this when out

 

[The_Lord_Poncho]

I've had a couple of IMAX B6 AC chargers for a few years now. Probably clones, but have been superb. Very cheap, and usually come with a wealth of connectors. Will charge both nimh and lipo, and will put your batteries into storage mode too after a game day .

 

[Rickwales]

I'll do some research on those 2, thanks everyone. On looks alone i like the 1st one most, but obviously that's not the best way to choose.
Thanks for the quick replies everyone.

 

[Rickwales]

I switched over to the SkyRC T100 a couple of years ago; It is well spec'd and does the job well.

You will need to but a couple of cables for it though.

SkyRC T100 Dual Battery LiPo Balance Charger SK-100162

SK-100162 - SkyRC T100 Dual Battery LiPo Balance Charger

www.modelsport.co.uk

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Cables or adaptor plugs? Is one safer than the other?

 

[Colin Allen]

Cables or adaptor plugs? Is one safer than the other?

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It does not come with charging cables; the shop I posted does them for £1.99 each.

 

[Rickwales]

Cheers

 

[Cocha]

SkyRC iMax B6AC V2

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I can vouch for this as well, super amazing. Just be careful of the knock offs and look for an original

 

[Colin Allen]

I can vouch for this as well, super amazing. Just be careful of the knock offs and look for an original

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They are very good; the ability to charge two batteries at once is what pushed me to the T100.

 

[Rickwales]

Thanks for the advice. I went for 2 in the end, the T100 and the isdt 608pd.
The latter being a more portable for game days and the t100 a better one to discharge and ensure longevity of my batteries.
Cheers

 

[Colin Allen]

Out of interest, why do you need one for game days?

 

[Rickwales]

Out of interest, why do you need one for game days?

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Good question...
I have a 28 hour mil sim coming up, thought might be useful. But probably not essential as I have a ton of batteries.
I also like to have a back up, just in case. The 608pd can be run off a power bank or usb C. It's portable and tiny. Would probably leave it in the car. (I keep spare gas and bbs in the spare wheel well at all times. Having forgotten or ran low before)

I promised my existing charger to a mate too.

I'm an addict, I know it.

 

[Cannonfodder]

Out of interest, why do you need one for game days?

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I'm guessing it's a case of better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[Colin Allen]

I'm guessing it's a case of better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

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Taking more batteries seems easier.