Power supply's

[Dardoug]

Looking for a reasonable power supply to run an I charger 106b that doesn't cost a fortune! Really only charging 3s 2200 at t moment but 8of them!!!??
Thanks.

[GIXERMAN]

its only a 250w charger so fusion or ripmax on will do, ShaggyRs6 had one in the for sale section

[Rotorbot]

Have a look here P350 Power Supply « ElectriFlyer
I had one and a 106b from them. Excellent service.

[cjcj1949]

I'm impressed with ichargers and their power supply should be good. This is cheaper though :-

ProPeak Pro-Peak Power Supply 20A - O-IP2000 | Slough Radio Control Models

I've used ProPeak for years. Make sure you get a switch mode power supply or it will get very hot and need a very big fan.

You are limited to 10 amps, so are you charging them as four 6S batteries? That should give you about 1C.

[rceccleston]

Looking for a reasonable power supply to run an I charger 106b that doesn't cost a fortune! Really only charging 3s 2200 at t moment but 8of them!!!??
Thanks.

I have both of the following power supplies for sale.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/showthread.php?t=80364

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/showthread.php?t=80365

I gather you maybe charging your 8 3s packs in parallel so 12.5v at 32 amps would similar to your chargers output and would be kinder on your charger electronics.

[Lui]

I use mass power supply from emerging solutions web site great power amps & price top quality too

[mark_j]

or this?

I use one of these, cheap as!

ESP135 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 DL385 G1 575W Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit 321632-501 | eBay

[Audi_TT 83]

i run one of these

Fusion PS200 Twin Output Power Supply

you can see the current the charger is pulling, and if you ever want another charger it has the supply for it

[snotvis]

I use one of these, cheap as!

ESP135 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 DL385 G1 575W Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit 321632-501 | eBay

Did you need to do any modifications?

[rceccleston]

I use one of these, cheap as!

ESP135 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 DL385 G1 575W Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit 321632-501 | eBay

Without sound electrical knowledge and excellent soldering skills, to turn these on and draw the power correctly, some may find it hard and dangerous to work on these power supplies.

[stocksy27]

I use one of these, cheap as!

ESP135 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 DL385 G1 575W Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit 321632-501 | eBay

if your running 12v and can solder good then this is very easy cheap and reliable, if you want 24v (2 in series) gets a bit more complicated

[Rich23]

I run 2 of these for 24v. No problems and not that hard to wire up. The soldering is a little tricky.

Rich

[George J]

Fusion 600w, 12-15v, not to expensive either.

[cjcj1949]

I run 2 of these for 24v. No problems and not that hard to wire up. The soldering is a little tricky.

Rich

What about the earth? Both 0V are at earth and if you connect them in series you short one out??? Do you just leave the cases floating and not earthed?? xygax has posted about this...

[mark_j]

What about the earth? Both 0V are at earth and if you connect them in series you short one out??? Do you just leave the cases floating and not earthed?? xygax has posted about this...

The OP will only need one at the moment, the work required is very easy and totally safe, admitted when using two earthing is an issue