Which battery charger??

[Paul Aspinall]

Hi
I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:

a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)

I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the look
of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.

I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)

I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these used
much).

The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...

Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in my
TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
banana connectors...?)

Any help appreciated.

Thanks


Paul

[Sailor]

Have a look at overlander

http://www.overlander.co.uk/default.asp


They are VERY helpful and really know there stuff - UK based and excellent
postal service.

I bought the Robbe II Infinity charger on there recommendation and it was
the best £150 I ever spent on modelling stuff.


"Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the
look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these
used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in
my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Paul
>
>

[Paul Aspinall]

Hi
Thanks for the advice.

Is this twice as good as the SuperNova?? What does it do that the SuperNova
won't??

Thanks


Paul

"Sailor" <skipper_barres@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3ead5259$0$965$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com.. .
> Have a look at overlander
>
> http://www.overlander.co.uk/default.asp
>
>
> They are VERY helpful and really know there stuff - UK based and excellent
> postal service.
>
> I bought the Robbe II Infinity charger on there recommendation and it was
> the best £150 I ever spent on modelling stuff.
>
>
> "Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> > Hi
> > I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
> >
> > a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> > b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> > c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
> >
> > I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the
> look
> > of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
> >
> > I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this
doesn't
> > matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
> >
> > I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these
> used
> > much).
> >
> > The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a
bonus...
> >
> > Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in
> my
> > TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> > banana connectors...?)
> >
> > Any help appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
>
>

[Robert]

The Duratrax Digital Charger is a great charger. It does not do sub-c
cells (single cell), but everything else. In addition, it will also
deep cycle (discharge) your packs. This is important for long battery
life. I am not sure if it will do Lithium.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUF46&P=7

rCc

"Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message news:<Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk>...
> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Paul

[ianstockleymiles]

I have a supernova and a robbe infinity 2 ,
both are
great chargers.
you can get the robbe infinity for £97.95 from germany , plus about £6, 5
day ups delivery.
go to www.andys-hobbyshop.de click on robbe then on lader.
You fax your order , if you want to do this specify english lang software.
The infinity and supernova both charge nicad and nimh , supernova does 1 -25
ceels , infinity does 1 -30,
the othe differences are:
the fan on the infinity only runs when required , it runs on the supenova
all the time.
the infinity has a back lit display
the infinity has 2 outputs , but the second set supply a fixed non timed 250
ma tx/rx output
the infinity has a pc inteface capability , if for some reason you want to
make the cable and download the program , i did it , never used it !

if you require li-ion capability look at the simprop intelli-control , it
looks the same as the supernova , but the latest one, v3 i think has li-ion
capability , about £70 from andys-hobbyshop.

also there is the shulze chaemeleon from west london models uk , about £120.

I think li-ion packs are rather new to be being used much , its up to you.

for your requirements though you won't go far wong with a supernova.

regards

Ian

,



"Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the
look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these
used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in
my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Paul
>
>

[Anthony R]

If you want the ultimate charger, get the orbit pro with the new updated
firmware. It is capable of outputting 300w (I believe), wich means you can
charge a few packs of the same capacity in series and have them all done at
the same time (if you are in a hurry, that is). Otherwise, the triton is a
good choice. Personally I would pick the triton over the supernova.

"Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the
look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these
used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in
my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Paul
>
>

[CP]

Why don't you get the best charger in the world.
The best in the world in F5B and F5F are all using a Schulze charger.
I my self have the -330d and it IS the very best.
Search for Schulze and forget the rest.
JD -In Denmark, so sorry for the language
PS. I have nothing to do with Schulze except I use their products.


"Anthony R" <junk999[remove]@shaw.ca> skrev i en meddelelse
news:Ksgra.79463$ja.3161448@news2.calgary.shaw.ca. ..
> If you want the ultimate charger, get the orbit pro with the new updated
> firmware. It is capable of outputting 300w (I believe), wich means you
can
> charge a few packs of the same capacity in series and have them all done
at
> the same time (if you are in a hurry, that is). Otherwise, the triton is a
> good choice. Personally I would pick the triton over the supernova.
>
> "Paul Aspinall" <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> > Hi
> > I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
> >
> > a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> > b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> > c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
> >
> > I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the
> look
> > of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
> >
> > I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this
doesn't
> > matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
> >
> > I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these
> used
> > much).
> >
> > The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a
bonus...
> >
> > Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in
> my
> > TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> > banana connectors...?)
> >
> > Any help appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
>
>

[Greg]

On Mon, 28 Apr 2003 15:52:22 +0100, "Paul Aspinall"
<paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote:

>Hi
>I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
>a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
>b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
>c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
>I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the look
>of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.

I have a Supernova and would thoroughly recommend it, it will do
everything you ask with the possible exception of Lithium which you
may possibly be able to charge on the lead-acid program.

Greg

[rokman]

I have a supernova as well and have been very pleased with it...very nice casing
material surrounding the internal electronics...with good heat dissipation.

Paul Aspinall wrote:

> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul

[Phil Read]

In article <Bebra.6936$gA6.6099@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk>, Paul
Aspinall <paul@nospamaspy.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi
> I'm looking to buy a good battery charger, which I want to use for:
>
> a). TX & RX packs (NICD or NIMH)
> b). 7.2v battery for use starting my T-Maxx 2.5 car
> c). For various packs for an ECO 8, or Logo (or other electric Heli)
>
> I've looked at the SuperNova, and like the look of it. I also like the look
> of the Triton charger, which is on the www.towerhobbies.com page.
>
> I am in the UK, so would prefer to source in the UK (although this doesn't
> matter if a product is better, and only available in the US)
>
> I want to be able to charge NICD, NIMH, and possibly Lithium (are these used
> much).
>
> The above is a minimum.... if it does anything else, then thats a bonus...
>
> Oh... I'd also like to be able to charge NICD & NIMH cells that I use in my
> TV remote etc... (I presume I can just get a holder, with the suitable
> banana connectors...?)


I've just bought an Orbit so my SuperNova will be up for grabs very
shortly :-)

--
Phil Read