MRC Super Brain 959 Battery Charger

[zoeybadm]

Anyone have experience with this charger? Is it any good? Will it work well with Matched GP 3300 cells? TIA

 

[Candyman]

I have one. I think it works rather well for a $60 charger. I'm sure it could handle charging 3300 cells. Although if you're going to drop that much money on matched packs, you might benefit more from something a little higher end. Especially if you can find one that discharges and cycles the pack. That's important if you want your pack to last a long time..

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I got the pro, it was like $100

AC/DC delta peak charger with patented MicroPeak Technology
Dual independent outputs for added versatility
Discharge function allows you to get the most out of your batteries
Large LCD screen shows: battery voltage, charge rate, peak threshold, capacity, number of cells in pack, & elapsed time
Charges NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion, Li-Poly and Lead Acid
For 1-8 cells any capacity battery
Selectable charge rate with 0.1 amp increments
Selectable delta peak voltage thresholds in 5mV increments
Cooling fan keeps components cool for continuous charging
12-bit Analog-to-Digital converter greatly improves measurement resolution
Digital Signal Processing filters out noise and improves voltage accuracy
Standard battery connectors (TAM)
Will charge 2 batteries at the same time

INCLUDES: One 969 Pro Super Brain charging unit
One DC power converter, AC powered (wall powered)
One AC cord for converter
One DC cord w/alligator clips, for use with a 12V power source
One charge cord w/banana clips, to utilize Channel A charge jacks
One Instruction book

REQUIRES: AC 120V power source, such as a wall outlet
DC 12V power supply if needed in the field or track

SPECS: 969 case size: 3.75" x 6" x 1.375" (96mm x 152mm x 35mm)
969 Channel A specs:
- Cell range: 1-8 cells
- Charge rate: 0.20 to 4.5 amps
- Discharge rate: 0.20 to 3.0 amps
969 Channel B specs:
- Cell range: 1-8 cells
- Charge rate: 0.20 to 4.5 amps
- No Discharge
DC Power Supply case size: 5" x 2.75" x 1.5" (127mm x 70mm x 38mm)
DC Power Supply specs: Input: 120-240V AC 50/60Hz
Output: 13.5V DC 5amp
LCD display size: .75" x 1.875" (19mm x 48mm)

 

[zoeybadm]

Originally posted by Candyman
I have one. I think it works rather well for a $60 charger. I'm sure it could handle charging 3300 cells. Although if you're going to drop that much money on matched packs, you might benefit more from something a little higher end. Especially if you can find one that discharges and cycles the pack. That's important if you want your pack to last a long time..

I got a separate discharge tray but I am in the middle of looking for a good battery zapper/conditioner anyone have a suggestion for a good conditioner for the NimH cells?

 

[zoeybadm]

Originally posted by Candyman
I have one. I think it works rather well for a $60 charger. I'm sure it could handle charging 3300 cells. Although if you're going to drop that much money on matched packs, you might benefit more from something a little higher end. Especially if you can find one that discharges and cycles the pack. That's important if you want your pack to last a long time..

The process I am using right now is to have two small fans one blowing air right on the charger and the other on across the batteries and that seems to help get a better charge for the GP3300...

When I get some more money I am going to upgrade to the pro and dump some money on the matched cells....I think I am going to get 4 packs worth of cells but I am not sure yet....