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ncampion · 07-20-2015, 03:37 AM

Anyone try or have any thoughts on this new charger? I had two PL8s but one died on my after 3-4 years of great service so, I either get another PL8 or try something new. I like the fact that you can get 730watts per channel at 24v whereas on the PL8 I only get 1000watts max on 24v.

Slyster · 07-20-2015, 01:07 PM

To this day I still recommend the iCharger 4010 Duo. I've not heard of Graupner nor seen one before.

Gregor99 · 07-20-2015, 01:13 PM

I haven't evaluated one of these closely. But I was glad to see they increase the balance current. Older Polarons use 300ma. I couldn't find a list of complete specs that include things like input current limit. There's a couple big threads on the Polarons on RGC. I know prices vary by region, but you may want to compare it to the cost of Dual Powerlab.

ncampion · 07-21-2015, 03:11 AM

€360 delivered in Europe verses over €500 for the Dual PL8. The iCharger does look good too but despite one of my PL8s going down - it's not easy to move away from such a reliable workhorse of a charger. That being said I still have one but need another charger as both a back-up and way of charging - I've a lot of packs and it takes time to charge them all when I come home from flying.

Gregor99 · 07-21-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ncampion

€500 for the Dual PL8.

If you haven't done already, it might worth to see what it costs to ship from Revolectrix in Singapore.
http://www.store.revolectrix.com/Pro...l-PowerLab_157

ncampion · 07-22-2015, 07:53 AM

Looking into that but may be just as expensive with shipping and custom chargers onto. Thanks.

07-20-2015, 03:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
ncampion Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	GRAUPNER POLARON EX 1400 Anyone try or have any thoughts on this new charger? I had two PL8s but one died on my after 3-4 years of great service so, I either get another PL8 or try something new. I like the fact that you can get 730watts per channel at 24v whereas on the PL8 I only get 1000watts max on 24v.

07-20-2015, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	To this day I still recommend the iCharger 4010 Duo. I've not heard of Graupner nor seen one before. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

07-20-2015, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gregor99 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2007	I haven't evaluated one of these closely. But I was glad to see they increase the balance current. Older Polarons use 300ma. I couldn't find a list of complete specs that include things like input current limit. There's a couple big threads on the Polarons on RGC. I know prices vary by region, but you may want to compare it to the cost of Dual Powerlab. __________________ Revolectrix Ambassador - Charger Specialist Revolectrix.com 10% discount for Batteries GCAM16

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07-21-2015, 03:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
ncampion Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	€360 delivered in Europe verses over €500 for the Dual PL8. The iCharger does look good too but despite one of my PL8s going down - it's not easy to move away from such a reliable workhorse of a charger. That being said I still have one but need another charger as both a back-up and way of charging - I've a lot of packs and it takes time to charge them all when I come home from flying.

07-22-2015, 07:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
ncampion Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	Looking into that but may be just as expensive with shipping and custom chargers onto. Thanks.

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