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https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Atlantic Society of Radio Control Modellers >> General Discussions >> Li-po charger https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1623081252 Message started by Vonrichtofen on Jun 7^th, 2021 at 12:54pm

Title: Li-po charger
Post by Vonrichtofen on Jun 7^th, 2021 at 12:54pm

I am getting an electric starter for my nitro engines and it runs off a Li-po battery. It's a Rhino 2350 high discharge 25C series. I think it's a 3 cell.
Any idea what kind of charger I should buy?

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by JMiller on Jun 7^th, 2021 at 1:59pm

Any 50-100w Lipo charger would work perfect for a battery that size. Then just look for the features you want like AC or DC power source etc....

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by Vonrichtofen on Jun 7^th, 2021 at 3:31pm

If one were to prepare for the future and buy a charger that would be universal or good for "all types" what would you suggest?

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by Colin2 on Jun 7^th, 2021 at 5:27pm

The Spektrum S2100 is a great charger, can charge 2 packs at the same time and is AC, so no external power supply required. Available at Mighty Small Cars as well.

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by Vonrichtofen on Jun 11^th, 2021 at 7:35pm

I ended up buying this one used from Don Menchion.

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Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by JMiller on Jun 12^th, 2021 at 5:42am

Nice one, that charger should have plenty of power to charge up any packs you might need.

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by Vonrichtofen on Jun 17^th, 2021 at 3:57pm

Ok so I finally figured out how to balance charge the 3 cell 11.1 v lipo I have. My question is will the charger stop charging by itself?

Title: Re: Li-po charger
Post by Colin2 on Jun 17^th, 2021 at 5:20pm

Yes, once it reaches 4.2v/cell, it will stop charging as long as you have it set to "lipo".