New Charger?

[matt]

Hi all.
Slowly getting the bits together to go racing again and it's time to buy a new charger. Last time i raced TrackPower were pushing there gold lipo batts and i got a few and a small bantum E-station that i still have. Looking to upgrade this as I'm sure things have moved on quite a bit. the 2 i was looking at were the orion touch V2 and the RacingStar RS16.

http://www.dms-racing.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=18470&virtuemart_category_id=528

https://www.rccarshop.co.uk/electrics/chargers-power-supplies/team-orion/ori30257-team-orion-touch-v2-p

The price difference isn't so bad when you take into consideration a power supply for the RacingStar.
Has anyone tried both or could recommend another one in that price range?
Tar

[danielc3009]

Ive got the Skyrc version of the racing star charger and I'd recommend it, it's a good charger that will charge any type of battery.

But I wouldn't recommend the power supply unit, as Im on my third power supply. The first one literally when bang one day when I switched it on and the second randomly cut out (which was had the wrong mains lead in the box), But they have changed them both under warranty with no issues.

[/tobys]

The Orion Touch chargers are excellent. I have the Touch Pro version and its really good.

[matt]

Tar for that. I am leaning towards the orion but have also found this one

https://www.rccarshop.co.uk/electrics/chargers-power-supplies/sky-rc-racing-star/sk-100064-sky-rc-t6755-charger-7a-55w-ac-dc-touch-screen-p

That seems to have all that the orion has but a bit cheaper.

[Wig]

How about one of these, it charges at 10amps

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product/ET0211/etronix-powerpal-touch-90w-ac-dc-performance-charger

I've been using one now for 2 years, never let me down.

[szymanski2oo1]

For a tenner over the Orion charger cost u could get a duo charger
http://www.dms-racing.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=24235&virtuemart_category_id=528

Charges 2 battery's at the same time My bro has it and it's rock solid

[matt]

That looks good for the price, but looks out of stock in the shops. It is on ebay.

[Ross]

Have a look at this. I've run it for a while now and love it. Chargers two battery's at once and handles my 1/8th 4 cell's just fine :thumbsup:

https://www.rccarshop.co.uk/electrics/chargers-power-supplies/sky-rc-racing-star/sk-100089-sky-rc-d100-charger-2x100w-with-power-dist-in-ac-mode-p

[matt]

I did have a look at that but the two charging outputs would be over kill for me.

[RandomConflict]

+ 1 for the Corally. I have an older Orion Advantage Touch, and has been brilliant, but I have a newer Corally Duo Charger I use at home, and the build quality just seems to be that bit better!

[mattr]

I've been using an RS16 + eFuel since it came out.

Very impressed.

[Ross]

I did have a look at that but the two charging outputs would be over kill for me.

You do t have to use both :thumbsup:

[jcb]

I like the RS16 also.

[CHEVY]

What about lrp chargers used them love them

[Darren Boyle]

I'm biased, but the new Corally DUO chargers in their ECLIPS range are awesome, solid, reliable and full of great features and functions too...

http://www.xfactoryrc.co.uk/index.php/new-products/manufacturer/corally/electronics/chargers,-dischargers-power-supplies-and-accessories?filter_product=

The Enigma Pro is also great value at present available as low as £69.95 at some places

[Oxygen]

I'm loving my new Corally Eclips 2240. Very easy to use, and plenty of juice even in dual mode, which some other chargers i've found don't have. Gets my vote!:thumbsup: