Topic: What Charger do you use?

[BCostigan]

I'm putting a comprehensive web page together about protable power and was curious what chargers most are running?

If you could tell me:

what make and model of charger you use
any good or bad aspects of the charger
approximate retail price.

Thanks all...hopefully I'll have this page together in a wekk or so.

[chase]

Radioshack 6V SLA charger (cat# 23-389)  $15

has both fast and trickle charge modes with lights to indicate which mode it is in. outputs 500mA.

good points:  cheap and easy to find.

[jpschust]

dodge... get it? :-P

[BCostigan]

dodge... get it? :-P

hemi?    

[F.O.Bean]

brian, i use an ecocharge SC-61 6 volt charger, its the shizzle....it has indefinite float mode so you know your batt is good to go, and overall is VERY quality built....i believe they run 80-90 bux per charger(the ONLY downside)!!!

and thanks for putting this together!!!

[Nick Culbreth]

for my sla batteries i use a xenotronix hpx10 charger and it works great.  it has a fast charge and a float and can charge batteries up to 12mAh (xenotronix claims it only goes up to 10mAh, but it has no problems charging my 12mAh).  i think it goes for around $45 - $50 directly from xenotronix.  the only down side is that it comes w/ clips and you need to solder a 4pin xlr on.  i've been told the eco-charge is a rebranded xenotronix charger but i'm not completely sure about that.

for my rechargeable nimh batteries i use the maha smart charger, which has a fast charge and a float.  i picked it up for around $25 locally.

[jpschust]

yah im really curious what the eco charge is, it looks exactly like the 12v powersonic chargers

[bkirby]

I believe Eco uses all Xenotronix chargers. I have been using the same with no problems (4+ years). I also hear the Power Sonic chargers are more durable, but I have never used one. I ordered my Xenotronix chargers directly from the manufacturer...
Brad K.

[drewloo]

Currently using BatteryMinder chargers.  Both 6v (VDC-12106)and 12v (VDC-12112)  Those model numbers might be unique to Battery Mart.
 
What I like:
-desulfates/conditions
-smart circuitry, can be left on ~forever

No complaints so far.

Drew

BTW, Moke, for Thomas Distributing try this if you're looking for the old school-style website:  http://www.thomasdistributing.com  

[Mic D]

Xenotronix.

[Nick's Picks]

IMO, for 6v (and I think they make a 12v model) the batteryminder is *the* charger.  Outputs a shitload of a current, so it charges very fast, auto trickle, auto conditioning.  complete "plug and forget" action.
not cheap, but worth it.
www.batteryminder.com

[Willie T.]

For my NiMh i use one of these http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxp4100.html
Charges quickly ( 3 A ) , can run off of DC , conditions, auto-trickle, and runs about $30 used on eBay.

[F.O.Bean]

which one of these powersonics would werk w/ an ecocharge GP-90???

i would really like to get my 12v setup going here soon....

who needs a 6v eco charger

thanks,
  bean