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I have this power supply and have found it very good.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

[HotnCold]

Originally Posted by E-maxx-kid

I have this power supply and have found it very good.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

Thats pretty cheap for a 20 amp power supply - Radio shack also sells them - i dont remember how much - around 80-100$ - 25 amp - i have one. - i have charged 2 sets of 6 cells for racing and a 5S(3+2) lipo at the same time with no probs ( last night LOL )

[BrianG]

If you only need 12v at high current, why not use a computer power supply? The 12v rail on some of the newer ones can deliver 20-30A. This one delivers 36A@ 12v and is about $100. This one only delivers 25A, but is only $45.

Or, use a small car battery, and then a much cheaper 3-5A PS (a RadioSHack transformer and a full wave rectifier) that can charge that battery between and during uses.

[JOHNNYMAXXIMA]

Originally Posted by HotnCold

Thats pretty cheap for a 20 amp power supply - Radio shack also sells them - i dont remember how much - around 80-100$ - 25 amp - i have one. - i have charged 2 sets of 6 cells for racing and a 5S(3+2) lipo at the same time with no probs ( last night LOL )

Are you saying that you had 3 battery chargers hooked up to this one power supply at the same time?
Thanks.

Ive got the Pro peak 20amp supply, great value for money

Ive had 3 chargers hanging on it charging a total of 36 cells @ 4amps at the same time.

[HotnCold]

Originally Posted by JOHNNYMAXXIMA

Are you saying that you had 3 battery chargers hooked up to this one power supply at the same time?
Thanks.

Yep - 2 turbo 35 chargers - one charging @ 5.5A, another one charging @ 6.0A, and my astroflight charging my Lipos..

[JOHNNYMAXXIMA]

You got any pics HotnCold of all those chargers connected to that power supply? Do you need any additional cords or wires for this connection?
Thanks.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by E-maxx-kid

I have this power supply and have found it very good.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

thanks, i was going to ask about it

[Scott711]

I went with a complete Hyperion set up for batts, charger and balancer. I can't compare them to anything else since I'm just getting into lipo but the use and performance has been great, everything I expected and more. I also like the simplicity of the whole setup. It gives me alot of confidence in what I'm doing, a real safe feeling. I would also recommend getting a ceramic pet food dish or something fire proof to set your batteries in while charging and if you have one keep a fire extinguisher close by or a small bucket of sand will work. Enjoy. :027:

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