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audiracerj
07-14-2008, 08:53 PM
http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_517&products_id=7631

I'm flying 450's right now, but soon want to go to a 500 using 3s packs wired in series to 6s, and would like a charger that can to 2 batt's at a time. I've done a lot of homework, and don't like the cost of the Duo plus a P.S. that allows it to work to its fullest. I'm sure I'll also get a T600e, so charging dual 4,5,and 6s batt's would be good, too.
If you don't know about this charger, and feel you know of a better one to suit my needs, LMK:thumbup:

I just want to know what you guys think of Align quality pertaining to this unit, and how it compares to others on the market. Money is a factor, which is why I am deferred from the Duo

rjg
07-14-2008, 09:02 PM
One important factor in chargers the total power output. This charger has a capacity of 100 watts maximum from the link you posted which wouldn't be enough to charge a 6S pack at 5 Amps, so it wouldn't be fast enough to charge a single pack for a 600e at the 1C rate.

It may be difficult to find a charger with an integrated power supply that will meet your requirements. If you are willing to consider something without an integrated power supply the Bantam BC6-10 would be an excellent choice as it has a power output of 200 watts and could charge two 3S packs that were used in series at once with the appropriate adapter.

audiracerj
07-14-2008, 09:12 PM
Okay, I was leary of that...
If I were to get a Duo, what PS would I need as far as wattage, voltage, amperage? It looks like that just might end up being a necessary investment.

Ohhhh, wifey!:bomb:

rjg
07-14-2008, 09:16 PM
Something around the 20A range should do you just fine.. Good luck with the wife.. ;-)

audiracerj
07-14-2008, 11:51 PM
lol, oops I don't have wife, it was just a joke! A joke, because you go to your wife to ask for the money, but without the wife, i don't have money! HA! :Slap
Sorry, i guess sometimes i go a little cookoo. But thanks for the info, Rig! Time to start looking for a 2nd job... :cheers