Finding a battery charger.

[thequinox]

Why is this so hard?

I am about to get a M14A4 SPC from A&A. This will be my first airsoft gun and I am currently looking for a battery pack and charger. My first choice on the battery is the "Intellect 9.6V 4200mAh - Large Type ( Ni-MH )"

Unfortunately I am having the damnedest time trying to find a decent charger. I definitely do not want a manual ac adapter style $10 charger, but I don't really want to spend a fortune either (unless it is really worth it). I looked at the TLP 4000c that they had, but I read some reviews and apparently it makes a really annoying beeping sound all the time.

I am also not sure if I want to go with a quick charger like the one that is on BBBastard's site. A slow charger is better for the battery right?

I even tried eBay, but I can't find ANY Canadian suppliers. What do you guys use and where can I get it?

(Any information is greatly appreciated as I am just getting started)

[arman]

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[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by thequinox

I am also not sure if I want to go with a quick charger like the one that is on BBBastard's site. A slow charger is better for the battery right?

Read the links on the site, specifically the one that describes the charge process. Its not a peak charger, its an intelligent NPT charger. Unless you're going to condition batteries or get into RC car racing, in my opinion, the fancy digital battery chargers are a waste of time and money for airsoft. I have both. I use the digital one to recondition potentially dead batteries but at $300 a pop, I only justify it because I have a business where I condition batteries, otherwise I would simply use the NPT charger. Your call but you can buy an aweful lot of batteries and NPT chargers for the price of a fancy-smancy digital one.

[Mantelope]

I've found the best charger for airsoft is the Duratrax Pirhanna, it goes for about $100 retail but you might be able to find it on ebay or something for $80 or cheaper. Only problem is it won't do anything over 9.6V, but most people here will tell you you're insane if you want to do that anyway.

[HaZarD SFD]

Most RC stores sell these http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxp4005.html for $75

[thephenom]

The TLP 4000c only beeps when it's in slow charge mode, but since it's meant to be a fast charger, it'll only beep when it's done charging. (ie, when fast charging is done, it'll switch to slow charge until you unplug the battery and/or the charger)

[jpcaissy]

I just got my charger last week a TLP 4000C, great charger and I did got it on ebay and it was shipped from the US, but it cost me something like 50$ CAD total and I dident had to pay any duties what so ever. So I would definitively say go ebay.

Cheers
JP

[thequinox]

Scarecrow, will your charger be able to handle the 4200mAh battery I want?

[thequinox]

I am still trying to find a good charger. The one that Scarecrow sells won't support the 4200mAh battery I purchased, and I don't have any local hobby stores. I pretty much have to purchase online.

Any suggestions guys? This is the last thing I need. Without a charger everything I have will be useless!

Thanks in advance for the help

[szetor]

4200mAh might be overkill.. have you considered a battery with lower mAh?

i have my first AEG on the way aswell its a classic army mp5a2..

my plans are

(2) sanyo 8.4V 1700mAh large type batteries
and
(1) TLP 4000c charger

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by thequinox

I am still trying to find a good charger. The one that Scarecrow sells won't support the 4200mAh battery I purchased, and I don't have any local hobby stores. I pretty much have to purchase online.

Any suggestions guys? This is the last thing I need. Without a charger everything I have will be useless!

Thanks in advance for the help

I can custom order you a 9.6v to 18v charger with similar characteristics as my regular charger. PM me if you're interested. They are about $85.