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I got a Ripmax Husky off my brother a few years back as a birthday present for me and my son and he's expressed an interest in getting it running again but I've misplaced the charger.

I always thought the one that came in the box was a bit basic and I am aware that better things are available that will "smart" charge the pack/s but it's a bit of a minefield. Anyone any pointers? I really want something that can fast or slow charge and will auto manage so I can know when it's full rather than just guess based on the amount of time it's been connected like I did with the old one.

[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ripmax-Sigma-EQ-45w-AC-DC-Li-Po-Li-Fe-Nimh-Nicad-Balancing-RC-Battery-Charger-/302326025192?hash=item4664090be8:g:W0cAAOSwcB5ZHIgx ]This Ripmax one on eBay[/url] looks ok and is about the right sort of price currently (I don't want to have to spend much more than £20.

Oh I like a readout so I can see what's happening rather than just some lights and it's got to be Mains & 12V supply in case we take it out in the car sometime.

Many thanks if anyone has got this far. ;o)

Gary


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 2:10 pm
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No advice to offer other than don't get a buggy one, get one that works.

IGMC.


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 2:45 pm
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The ripmax one you have linked to should work make sure you have the right charging cable/connectors. If possible get a lipo compatible one for future proofing check out hobbyking for batteries and chargers. Lipo will give a much better run time and often a bit more power.


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 2:57 pm
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I use the [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turnigy-Accucell-6-50W-6A-Balancer-Charger-LiHV-Capable-/182511594080?hash=item2a7e89ea60:g:NOAAAOSwB-1Y38wa ]Turnigy Accucel 6[/url] but actually that Ripmax one looks to have similar capabilities.

The turnigy one needs a separate power brick to run it - might be worth checking if the ripmax one does also

Nick


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 3:19 pm
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Thanks Gents if I can get the Ripmax one for a decent price that it is.

Cheers

Gary


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 7:30 pm
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That wee Turnigy is good but there's probably more fakes than real ones on sale online. I have their B6 Pro which is cheap and decent (and also massively bottlegged).


 
Posted : 25/05/2017 7:36 pm

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