what charger, BC6 or BC8

[JBuck]

Hi,

I have 3cell 2100mah batteries for my trex 450 and i am looking at getting the bc6 charger. I like that it has the balancer and ac/dc built in. I really want to be able to charge at home.
I plan to get a trex 600 in the near future and was wondering if this will charge the 6s batteries? I heard it will but at only .5mah? at that rate it would take 8 hours to charge a 6s 4000mah? is this correct or am i missing something?
can I go with the bc6 now and is there a cheaper option for charging the 6s batteries in the future?

If i go with the bc8 im going to need a power converter to charge from a wall outlet, is this correct? if so, what convert does everybody use?

Thanks evryone.

[dlmcmichael]

J,

I don't have much history with it yet, but I did purchase a BC-8 about one month ago. I have a 600 with an Align 6S2P 4400 mah. Charged it and the receiver pack (7.4V 1200 mah) for the 1st time over the weekend. I chose the BC-8 because of the internal balancer. I put about 2,200 ma in the 6S2P in 60 minutes at a rate of 4.0 amps. All 6 cells peaked at 4.2 volts per cell (or so it said). Gives you a lot of good info while charging too, and has a lot of safety features. Can't recommend it after only one charge but so far, so good. Also, I kind of like the idea of having to charge off my car battery (outside). I pulled the truck up to the garage, set up a little table to put everything on, sat down with a Natural Light and enjoyed the peace and quiet !! (The manual for the BC-8 leaves a lot to be desired...I think the Korean translators did a terrible job). A lot of folks here like the TP 1010 w/210 balancer. Probably should check that out too...
David

[HPSOV2]

BC6 is 50W, 6S = 2A max charge.
BC8 is 150W, 6S = 6A max charge.

If you are serious about a Trex600 then get the BC8 and a suitable power supply (atleast 15A).
I know the BC8 is more $$$ but thats part of owning a 600!

Other options to consider...
E-Station 902+PB6 =200W
Hyperion 1210I+LBA10=180W
TP1010c+210v =220W
BC8 =150W

[JBuck]

Thank you

[RC Accessory]

I would be more than happy to answer any e-Station charger questions.

[JBuck]

Hi,

So to charge a 6s 4000 mah batterie it would take 2 hours with the bc6. Is this correct? And can the bc6 also balance a 6s?

Thanks

[RC Accessory]

With a 6S pack, the max charge rate would be 2 amps. At 2 amps, it would take more than 2 hours. Even at a 4 amps charge rate, the time would be longer than an hour, maybe hour 15 minutes. A C1 charge does not mean an hour charge time when it comes to lipo's.

Yes, the BC-6 can balance a 6S pack. For that size pack, I would recommend the BC-8.

The BC-8 will charge it at max rate of 6 amps which would 1.5C.

If you wanted to go to an even higher charge rate, the 902 would be able to charge that pack at about 7.9 amps, almost 2C.

[JBuck]

What is the highest c you can charge a lipo? I thought 1c was the highest. so a 2100mah I would charge at 2.1amps. what is the highest you can go without hurting the lipo?

[RC Accessory]

What is the highest c you can charge a lipo? I thought 1c was the highest. so a 2100mah I would charge at 2.1amps. what is the highest you can go without hurting the lipo?

That depends on who you talk to. Some manufacturers say 2C, most say 1C.