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01.26.2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG View Post
Don't know about the first part, but chargers are around 80% efficient. To utilize the full 250w output capability, you'll need a PS that will supply at least 313w. Make that 350w to add in a little headroom (never good to push things to their absolute max). 350w @ 12v = 29A. 350 @ 14.5v = 24A.

But like you said, you only need ~150w to charge that 6s 6Ah pack, which translates to ~220w figuring efficiency losses and headroom. 220w @ 14.5v = ~15A.
Thanks Brian, I knew that you would have the eff. #s floating around in your genius! I think I may pic one up, after the mrc chargers sell.
   
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