Choice of Duo type chargers

[kenghock]

Hi All
Wanted some thoughts on charger selection.
I'm considering the Bantam BC8DX vs the Hyperion 615DuoIII. I know the former goes to 7S vs 6s but I've not been able to find much on it. Has anyone experience with either? I was also thinking of the Graupner Duo 50 at a stretch. Currently using 6S 2500ma packs for my T500 but going to a Logo 600 next.

Many thanks
Ken

[kenghock]

Decided with go with the Graupner Ultramat 50 and had a question on the banana plugs and choice of wire.
- Is 14AWG gauge silicon wire the right ones to use from the charger to the battery?
- Is it enough to screw down on the cable or really need to solder?

Many thanks
Ken

[ammo]

It will be better to solder, or if you have very good crimping terminals and tools

[Adrianli]

Decided with go with the Graupner Ultramat 50 and had a question on the banana plugs and choice of wire.
- Is 14AWG gauge silicon wire the right ones to use from the charger to the battery?
- Is it enough to screw down on the cable or really need to solder?

Many thanks
Ken

Depends on ur charging amp. How many amps u intend to charge it??? 14AWG can easily handle 20-30amps.

If u are doing 1C charging, then 14AWG should not be a problem. If u are doing 5C or more, then upgrade ur cable.


It is the same theory as jump start cables. U dont use car jump start cables for lorries. U will fry the cables. Car uses 12V, lorries using 24V.

[erwinseow]

A cheaper alternative is to buy the icharger. Depending on the models. The chargers can charge from 10A to 20A. You can charge 2 or more lipos by using parallel charging.