3S Zippy K 4300 cell

[Raze ST Truggy]

I've reead the reviews on the HC chargers, and so I use a multimeter to check the individual cells regularly also. Here is the charger that I have:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=5606

and it's specs:

Spec.
Operating voltage range: 10.0~18.0Volt
Circuit power: max. 150W
Charge current range: 0.1~7.0A
Discharge current range: 0.1~5.0A
Current drain for balancing Li-Po: 300mAh/cell
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1~27 cells
Lithium bettery cell count: 1~8 Series
Pb battery voltage: 2 to 36V
Weight: 574g
Dimensions: 170X110X35mm

Can it not even put out the 150W that it is rated for? I should also note that when ballance charging the pack the charger would always charge the cells to 4.25v each. I do like the hyperion chargers, so maybe I'll look into one of those at some point.

-Brian

[tc3_racer_001]

personally, ive gone for an expensive high (er) quality charger and saved money on the lipos. the charger will last a lifetime (hopefully) but expensive lipos could only last as long as 10 cycles if it over charges them and inaccurately balances them.

why not in the future just stop the charger a bit early. you will only lose a few mah and it will increase the lifespan of the pack by a long shot. i was going to get the 106 from there but they arent stocking it any more!! (similar specs to the hyperions, with discharge and super accurate balancing + pc logging for $90 less than i spent. anyway, good luck!