Chargers

There are numerous chargers on the market to choose from. You have a few decisions to make in order to determine the sort of charger which will suit you best.

Mains or 12 volt? If you are using your model within the vicinity of your house or if there is a mains supply which you can use locally then a mains charger is excellent. If on the other hand you are running outdoors and you have to rely on a 12 volt supply then naturally, you will require a 12v charger.

Peak or Not? If you are using your model for fun, are on a budget or are not particularly bothered by the difference in charge times or efficiency of the charger, then you will probably be quite satisfied with a clockwork charger. This type of charger works for a period of time and then cuts into a trickle charge. However, if you have the inclination then a peak charger is far more efficient and the choice is vast. This type of charger works with the battery and charger for as long as it needs to give the battery a full charge.

The examples below are not exclusive as ranges are changing all of the time. Get in touch if you want more help or information.

Universal NiCd battery charger This charger will trickle charge a wide variety of common batteries found within modelling. The following recommendations are given: 4 * AA cells (4.8v) @ 500-700 mAh charge for 3 hours 6 * AA cells (7.2v) @ 500-700 mAh charge for 5 hours 8 * AA cells (9.6v) @ 500-700 mAh charge for 6 hours 4 * C cells (4.8v) @ 1200-1500 mAh charge for 6-7 hours 6 * C cells (7.2v) @ 1200-1500 mAh charge for 8-10 hours 6 * C cells (7.2v) @ 1700 mAh charge for 12 hours Ł8.99
Standard transmitter and receiver charger The standard trickle charger as provided with most radio control sets. It will simultaneously charge a 4-5 cell receiver pack and a 8 cell transmitter pack. Two versions are available, the first will charge packs of around 700mAh in 14-16 hours, the second allows you to charge larger 1200mAh receiver packs in the same time. Please specify make of radio equipment when ordering. Ł15.95 (70mA tx 70mA rx output) Ł15.95 (70mA tx 120mA rx output)
Jester 2-6-12 volt lead acid battery charger This charger is suitable for trickle charging all capacities and voltages of sealed lead acid battery. The unit plug directly into the mains, and the charge time n hours is worked out by doubling the batteries capacity and then adding one. i.e. a 4Ah battery would have a correct charge time of 9 hours. Ł16.99
Panda 30 Minute DC Charger This is a small 12v clockwork charger complete with crock clips to fit to the 12 volt supply. Great if your looking for some fun and just want a cheap convenient charger. Ł14.95
Xing Mini 12v Charger This is a compact, light delta peak charger with adjustable current and auto cut-off. It is designed for 12 volts to charge 4-7 cells and comes complete with crock clip connections. Ł19.99
Ripmax 2500 Pro-Peak AC/DC Charger Specifications AC 220/230v or DC12v input voltage Charges NiCad packs Delta Peak cut off Auto Trickle charge Fast Charge 7.2 - 8.4v @ 3.0A (AC or DC supply) Slow Charge 7.2 - 8.4v @ 130mA (DC supply) Slow Charge 7.2 - 9.6v @ 130mA (AC supply) Audible Error Alarms: Output Disconnection NiCad Short Circuit Low input Voltage Auto Shut Down Reverse Polarity Protection Fused AC Input/DC Output Ł29.99
Ripmax 2500VP Pro-Peak AC/DC Charger Specifications AC 220/230v or DC12v input voltage Charges NiCad or Ni-Mh packs Delta Peak cut off Variable Charge Rate Auto Trickle charge Fast Charge 7.2 - 9.6v @ 0.5A - 3.0A (AC supply) Fast Charge 7.2 - 8.4v @ 0.5A - 5.5A (DC supply) Slow Charge 7.2 - 8.4v @ 130mA (DC supply) Slow Charge 7.2 - 9.6v @ 130mA (AC supply) Audible Error Alarms: Output Disconnection NiCad/ Ni-MH Charge Short Circuit protection Low input Voltage Auto Shut Down Reverse Polarity Protection Fused AC Input/DC Output Ł44.99
Hi-Tec CG-340 Specifications Peak charges Nicad and Nickel Metal Hydride hobby batteries 12 Volt D/C, minimum 4amp input power source required Features the exclusive Hitec "No False Peak" circuitry Shuts down automatically after 120 minutes Wide input voltage range (9-13.9 Volts) Automatic Nicad trickle charge User adjustable charging rates Handy built-in wire holder MOS-FET drive control Delta Peak cutoff 4-16 cell NiMh pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 1.5amps 6-10 cell Nicad pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 3.0amps 13-14 cell Nicad pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 2.3amps 4-5 cell Nicad pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 1.5amps 11-12 cell Nicad pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 2.7amps 15-16 cell Nicad pack charge rate selectable from 0.2 through 2.0amps Ł29.99
Multi Plus 12 FET DC Quick Charger O-SUNG-RP5000 The Multi Plus Delta Peak Charger is designed to charge up to 12 cells from an input of 12 volts with an adjustable charge current from 500 to 4200mAh (this means you can use it for tx and rx packs as well). It has an auto cut-off and reverse polarity protection and even comes complete with a charging jack for a glow start. Delta Peak Auto-Cut Fast Charge Current 500-4200mA Fully Adjustable Fast Charges 1-12 cell NiCad/Ni-MH Packs Includes Glowstart Charging Jack 100-200mA Pulsed Trickle Charg Current DC12v Input Voltage Separate LED's Indicate Power, Trickle and Quick Charge Reverse Polarity Protection Ł44.99
Multi Q Triple Output FET DC Quick Charger O-SUNG-RTB300 The Multi Q is a 12 volt, Delta Peak, FET quick charger which allows you to charge Tx, Rx and Glow starter simultaneously. It can also handle 8-10 cell TX packs, 4-7 cell RX packs and single cell glow starter. Specifications Fast Charge Current Transmitter 1000mA Fixed Receiver 500-4000mA Fully Adjustable Glowstart 1200mA Fixed Fast Charges Transmitter 8-10 cell NiCad/Ni-MH Packs Receiver 4-7 cell NiCad/Ni-MH Packs Glowstart 1 NiCad cell Simultaneously Fast Charge Transmitter, Receiver & Glowstart Delta Peak Auto-Cut 30-90mA Pulsed Trickle Charge Current DC12v Input Voltage Includes Glowstart Charging Jack Separate LED's Indicate Power, Trickle and Fast Charge Reverse Polarity Protection Ł44.99
SuperNova 250S FET DC Quick Charger O-SUNG-RP250S Designed to fast charge/discharge 1-25 cell Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) & Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) packs, and to charge only 1-.6 cell (2-12volt) Lead Acid (Pb) batteries. Uses either 12volt Lead Acid battery or 10-15volt DC power supply input (Not supplied). The most outstanding feature of the SuperNova 250S is its 10 intelligent battery memories, numbered 0 to 9. These enable individual cell or pack parameters to be memorised and stored, i.e. battery type, number of cells, battery capacity, charge current and discharge current. As a result of this, up to 10 different battery packs can have their individual charge/discharge requirements set. NOTE: The SuperNova is supplied with the 10 memories already programmed. Unless these programs exactly match your requirements, it will be necessary to modify them to suit the battery packs being charged. How to carry this out is detailed under Setting Battery Parameters. To protect both the charger and batteries, the maximum charge and discharge currents are automatically limited. When discharging battery packs, the discharge cut off voltage level is set at 0.9volt per cell to avoid damage to Zero Current Voltage Check prevents incorrect delta peak auto cut-off caused by high connection resistance or high resistance/old/faulty battery packs. Low and over voltage input battery warning function-input voltages outside the range 9.5 to 15.5 volts causes a warning message 'Input Power' to be shown on the display, together with an audible warning. Automatic initial charge stage checks the condition of the battery being charged. If the battery is not in a condition suitable for charging, the display shows a warning message 'Output Battery Connector Error' along with an audible warning. In the event of the battery being charged becoming disconnected from the charger the display shows a warning message 'Output Battery Connector Error' along with an audible warning. Reverse polarity protection. The display will show 'Output Battery Reverse Polarity' if the battery being charged is connected in reverse along with an audible warning. Input Voltage: 12v Pb battery or 10-15v power supply Charge Voltage: 1-25 cells ( 1.2 to 30v ) Fast Charge Current: 0.1 to 5.0A-dependant on battery being charged Discharge Current: 0.5 to 3A Trickle Charge Current: Manual Mode only: Capacity/20 pulsed Tx battery: 50mA Ni-MH battery: 0mA Pb battery: 100mA Ł76.50
Novak 4470 Rhino Digital Peak Charger A well priced quality peak charger designed for 12v input with an adjustable current charge of 0.5 to 10 amps. It has a solid state RVP on in and output (no fuses to replace) and includes thermal overload protection and an internal fan. Ł69.99
Novak 4480 Millennium Digital Peak Charger Specifications Full-featured DC Battery Management System Microprocessor-controlled for easy use Tri-Mode Operation Large backlit LCD with adjustable contrast 0.5-7 amp adjustable charge current 0.1-0.5 amp adjustable trickle charge mode Adjustable Delta Peak value Automated battery analysis & conditioning Detailed charge history (inc chrg time, peak v, batt capac, & energy) Smart motor break-in Fully protected Internal heat sink and fan Ł153.99 (back lit) Ł139.99 (non back lit)

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