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Master_Shake
05-05-2005, 07:25 PM
I want it to be from tower hobbies...everytime i look at there chargers, it doesent say what mah it goes up to? so i dont know if i will be able to charge a 3000 mah battery?
I want it to be around 0 to 60...maybe 70 :o

ayk_driver
05-05-2005, 09:33 PM
u could try an mrc 959... but if u can swing and and seriously i would try... get a 969 pro.... amazing charger that will do everything for u... i have one and me and my dad share it... i recharge my radio and receiver batteries for my r/c cars... my dad does boat and plane stuff with it..........

metalry101
05-05-2005, 11:46 PM
Duratrax Piranha Digital. 50 bux. It rocks.

If you're willing to spend a bit more, the 969 Pro that ayk_driver mentions is probably the best for around 100 bux. The Duratrax Intellipeak Digital is a really nice charger, but the included power supply isn't exactly real great. Same with the MRC though. The chargers themselves are superb, but the power supplies are cheapo units.

rccardude04
05-06-2005, 12:01 AM
I second the piranha. They're cheap and great. The only thing that isn't so great is that they don't discharge, but if you run your packs down every time you'll be fine.
I had a duratrax intellipeak digital for about 5 years, and it started false peaking after about 2 years. This cost the life of one very expensive 3000 matched pack a couple years ago. The piranha chargers seem to be a lot more reliable as well as more adjustable.
-Eric

novakman5800
05-08-2005, 12:01 AM
i have the duratrak twin pulse. its about 80 bucks at tower. but charges 2 bats at once and charges at 3500mah. it will take care of NI-MH and NI-CD.

AE_racer38
05-08-2005, 12:40 AM
Ice Ice Baby! absolutely great charger! i got mine for about $129.

BrianSearles
05-15-2005, 12:17 PM
In the price range you specified, I'd have to say the Novak Ionic-D. Otherwise if money isn't an issue the Tekin BC112 series are my favorite.

Duster_360
05-15-2005, 12:52 PM
Make this a 3rd vote for the Piranha digital peak charger. It's within your budget and can deliver a charge of more than 3000mah. Playing with mine, the max charge goes to 5000mah, so well within what you're trying. Don't know why the charge capacity isn't advertised though.

TJNMT
05-15-2005, 02:41 PM
Piranha for 2 years running. Best bang for your buck.

broncobill
05-15-2005, 08:17 PM
I have the Piranha Digital Peak charger, and it does a good job. You can program a lot of different batteries too.