Upgraded charger......

[robmob]

Brown dropped off my new charger yesterday.

I have been using a pair of Checkpoint TC-1030's for all my charging needs, but sadly, they do no charge LiFe/A123 packs.

I am putting a LiFe pack in my 4PK and also will be switching to LiFe packs in my Baja's so I needed to find a new charger to do the job.

I also see myself using 6S LiPo's in the near future and the Checkpoint is only good to 4.

Enter the Hyperion EOS0720i

The specs on this bad boy means that I won't have to replace it for a long time.

I will probably sell one of my 1030's.

 

[SMaxxin]

Can charge at 20 amps!!!!!! You can blow packs up in a heartbeat with that mofo, very nice charger!

 

[hamz9561]

I'm looking for a new charger. What did that bad boy cost?

 

[robmob]

It was $150 shipped from allerc.com. Shipping was free to CA. I don't know if it's the same case to other states.

http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=9&products_id=4633

 

[sweetdiesel]

Awesome charger! My last 4 chargers have all been Hyperion, and I only upgraded them due to needing more amps or cell count capability.

 

[abadk9420]

Looks like a sweet charger, I hear nothing but good things about the Hyperion Chargers, if my Ice charger dies that will probably be the route i go....

 

[WoodiE]

I used cheap chargers in the past and decided to get a good charger when I started using Lipo and I'm glad I did, my Hyperion charger is just freaking awesome!

 

[Lessen]

I also plan on upgrading to a Hyperion charger this year.

 

[robmob]

I love this new charger.

I thought I would not like the fact that you can't see all settings at once like on the Checkpoint, but it has not been an issue since I use memory slot for each pack and only have to program the settings once.

The LiPo store function that brings the pack down to 60% for storage has been a huge time saver for me.

I have already sold one of my Checkpoints and am getting ready to sell the other one now so I can pick up a second one of these.

In case anybody is wondering why I need 2 chargers. I often race 2 to 3 separate classes on any given race day. While I can get away with only 1 charger when I run rigs that use only one pack, the ERevo uses 2 and it becomes an issue with only 1 charger so I need 2. It just makes for a nice stress free race day.

 

[abadk9420]

I am not positive but don't they make a Hyperion that charges 2 batteries at once, If you got one of those it would be like having 3 charges if you added that to the one you already have, LOL!!!!!!

 

[robmob]

I suppose I should have went that route from the get go, but it's too late now.

 

[hamz9561]

It's not too late if you haven't ordered the second one, Rob.

 

[olds97_lss]

I'm just curious, what power supplies do you guys run with those types of chargers?

 

[robmob]

I am using a 25 amp supply I picked up at Radio Shack a few years ago.