Prolux 1-3 Cell LiPo Charger Review - Page 3

mrebman · Oct 21, 2004, 12:07 AM

I just ordered a Prolux charger from Bev at Zoom, quite a deal, it was like $35 Shipped!
She says I can expect to see it in about 4 Weeks. I just Emailed Bev @ Zoom & filled out her order form & supplied my Credit Card Number for payment.

-Mike-

ianm · Nov 01, 2004, 01:40 PM

Hi,
As I already own one of these prolux chargers which I use for charging Li-po's for my Zoom, my question is can I use this it to charge Li-ion batteries ( 11.1 v 1900mha) or should I buy another charger for this.

Ian

Hovertime · Nov 24, 2004, 11:33 PM

Great review, could the link to this review be stickied in the batteries/chargers forum?
I also wish some of USA vendors would start selling these at lower price than E-Flite!

KenSt · Dec 03, 2004, 10:45 PM

I sent Horizon an E-mail today suggesting that if they lowered their price on this charger, they would get more orders.

They replied back and said sales is not their major goal!

They want to support their dealers and provide product information.

I guess Bev and Trev at zoom will get my business instead.

rebeltrousers · Jul 12, 2009, 05:32 AM

Does it matter that there isn't a balance plug on this charger?
I know nothing about liPo's or charging......lol

Tom Gaskin · Jul 12, 2009, 02:15 PM

RT,
The quick answer is no, it doesn't matter - it'll still charge your lipos.

However, it is now accepted that it is good practise to balance-charge your batteries, in order to prolong their useful life - I have a couple of 3S1P TP2100 mA batteries from 2004 that are in regular use still. I had to add balance leads myself (carefully!), but it certainly 'perked' them up once I was able to balance charge them.

What you can do is purchase an add-on balancer, that will fit between charger and battery.

I have a Flightpower V-balance unit, which can also balance the cells on its' own, without connection to a charger - ok it's discharging the cells, but it will get them all in balance for you.

Tom

rebeltrousers · Jul 12, 2009, 04:24 PM

Thanks Tom, very helpful!

Tom Gaskin · Jul 14, 2009, 03:14 PM

You're welcome

My Prolux chager is still in regular use (most weekends) I have more 'exotic' chagers, but this is so easy to use

Tom

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Oct 21, 2004, 12:07 AM	#31
mrebman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio USA Posts: 4,132	I just ordered a Prolux charger from Bev at Zoom, quite a deal, it was like $35 Shipped! She says I can expect to see it in about 4 Weeks. I just Emailed Bev @ Zoom & filled out her order form & supplied my Credit Card Number for payment. -Mike-

Nov 01, 2004, 01:40 PM	#32
ianm ianm Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 81	Hi, As I already own one of these prolux chargers which I use for charging Li-po's for my Zoom, my question is can I use this it to charge Li-ion batteries ( 11.1 v 1900mha) or should I buy another charger for this. Ian

Nov 24, 2004, 11:33 PM	#33
Hovertime Always right Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,925	Great review, could the link to this review be stickied in the batteries/chargers forum? I also wish some of USA vendors would start selling these at lower price than E-Flite!

Dec 03, 2004, 10:45 PM	#34
KenSt Scratch builder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Telford, Pa., United States Posts: 985	I sent Horizon an E-mail today suggesting that if they lowered their price on this charger, they would get more orders. They replied back and said sales is not their major goal! They want to support their dealers and provide product information. I guess Bev and Trev at zoom will get my business instead.

Jul 12, 2009, 05:32 AM	#35
rebeltrousers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 29	Does it matter that there isn't a balance plug on this charger? I know nothing about liPo's or charging......lol

Jul 12, 2009, 02:15 PM	#36
Tom Gaskin No substitue for watts! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, England Posts: 356	RT, The quick answer is no, it doesn't matter - it'll still charge your lipos. However, it is now accepted that it is good practise to balance-charge your batteries, in order to prolong their useful life - I have a couple of 3S1P TP2100 mA batteries from 2004 that are in regular use still. I had to add balance leads myself (carefully!), but it certainly 'perked' them up once I was able to balance charge them. What you can do is purchase an add-on balancer, that will fit between charger and battery. I have a Flightpower V-balance unit, which can also balance the cells on its' own, without connection to a charger - ok it's discharging the cells, but it will get them all in balance for you. Tom

Jul 12, 2009, 04:24 PM	#37
rebeltrousers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 29	Thanks Tom, very helpful!

Jul 14, 2009, 03:14 PM	#38
Tom Gaskin No substitue for watts! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, England Posts: 356	You're welcome My Prolux chager is still in regular use (most weekends) I have more 'exotic' chagers, but this is so easy to use Tom