top notch battery charger

^Hyperion^ · June 17th, 2006, 23:06

ok here's my question :

Is having a top quality battery charger like this one http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ca886e18f102df

really worth it if you're just starting airsoft ? Spending 90 $ for a battery charger when I only have one AEG seems to be a bit overkill..

what's your opinion ?

Mantelope · June 17th, 2006, 23:22

If you save $80 by going with a cheap charger, you'll probably spend at least $80 replacing batteries over a year or two. A good charger pays for itself.

^Hyperion^ · June 17th, 2006, 23:29

you really think wall chargers ( 35 $ ) that most retailers sell will 'break' my batteries ? If so , I'll go with the Bol flame

Mantelope · June 18th, 2006, 01:13

At $35, they're making a huge profit off of you, they're worth at most $10. All batteries die eventually... a good charger will make them last a lot longer, and you'll get more juice out of them every charge.

Gryphon · June 18th, 2006, 09:26

My charger setup (yes, setup, I needed an external power supply too) cost me over $300. Was it worth it to know exactly how much charge my batteries are getting and being able to tailor the charge characteristics for each pack I own? Hell yes.

My rig:

^Hyperion^ · June 18th, 2006, 11:25

I totally understand that , Gryphon.

The point is that I wont be getting another AEG for a long time ( that also means not another battery ). So if I have only one battery to charge for now , is it really worth the big extra bucks ?

DonKorleone · June 18th, 2006, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Hyperion^

( that also means not another battery )

I think their point is if you don't buy a good charger and take care to this one battery then you'll probably be buying a new battery sooner than you think. If you don't want to be buying another battery soon buy a good charger.

It's very easy to fry your batteries with cheap wall chargers. In my 4 years playing airsoft i spent about $300 on batteries before i broke down and bought a good charger. Since i did i haven't messed up a battery yet.

So really it's up to you how much money you have to waste. If you want to have to replace your battery packs every season then keep using a cheap charger... if not then buy a good one. It's well worth it in the long run.

I wish i had bought a good charger in the begining... it would have saved me alot of money... and headaches.

^Hyperion^ · June 18th, 2006, 12:52

you just convinced me. Buying quality at the beginning will probably be better in the long run.

thanks a lot

toxoviper · June 19th, 2006, 15:55

What about those Smart chargers that are being sold for like $50-$60? Are those not good?

Mantelope · June 19th, 2006, 16:23

Be more specific.

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June 17th, 2006, 23:06	#1
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	top notch battery charger ok here's my question : Is having a top quality battery charger like this one http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ca886e18f102df really worth it if you're just starting airsoft ? Spending 90 $ for a battery charger when I only have one AEG seems to be a bit overkill.. what's your opinion ? __________________

June 17th, 2006, 23:29	#3
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	you really think wall chargers ( 35 $ ) that most retailers sell will 'break' my batteries ? If so , I'll go with the Bol flame __________________

June 18th, 2006, 11:25	#6
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	I totally understand that , Gryphon. The point is that I wont be getting another AEG for a long time ( that also means not another battery ). So if I have only one battery to charge for now , is it really worth the big extra bucks ? __________________

June 17th, 2006, 23:22	#2
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	If you save $80 by going with a cheap charger, you'll probably spend at least $80 replacing batteries over a year or two. A good charger pays for itself.

June 18th, 2006, 01:13	#4
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	At $35, they're making a huge profit off of you, they're worth at most $10. All batteries die eventually... a good charger will make them last a lot longer, and you'll get more juice out of them every charge.

June 18th, 2006, 09:26	#5
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	My charger setup (yes, setup, I needed an external power supply too) cost me over $300. Was it worth it to know exactly how much charge my batteries are getting and being able to tailor the charge characteristics for each pack I own? Hell yes. My rig:

June 18th, 2006, 12:52	#8
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	you just convinced me. Buying quality at the beginning will probably be better in the long run. thanks a lot __________________

June 19th, 2006, 15:55	#9
toxoviper Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond	What about those Smart chargers that are being sold for like $50-$60? Are those not good?

June 19th, 2006, 16:23	#10
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Be more specific.

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