Ian Whittaker Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Why is so tricky to find a company who makes a decent wattage Lipo charger that takes ac power? There’s plenty that offer 300 watts or more, but only when on a dc supply, and even then they need about 18v minimum. None seem to offer anything of 100w or more from ac. Where am I supposed to get a 18-24v dc supply from - least of all one capable of giving 15amps or more? Are power supplies capable of this demand so expensive that charger manufacturers won’t incorporate them into a charger for fear they’ll price themselves out of the market? Could it be that they worried that the heat generated by such a power supply, when used in the same packaging as the charger circuitry, would be too much? I don’t really want to faff about with a power supply for 240v ac to 18-24v dc, then separate cables to a decent charger cabable of even a 1C charge for my 6s 5200mAh pack! I’d rather just have one box - perhaps with the option of plugging it into a 12v supply for field use, albeit at a lower power output. Maybe they exist and I’ve simply not seen them, I don’t know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 There is an ac/dc charger on the Overlander site 260w Dual output, up to 6s for £109.99 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Try hobbyking, they list ac supply chargers from 300 to 700 watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Whittaker Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Thank you both, I’ll look there now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad taggart Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Bought this from Banggood. Great spec and unbeatable value - wouldn't be without it **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Channing Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 As you said DECENT , Try I charger or FMA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Posted by conrad taggart on 27/11/2020 21:09:29: Bought this from Banggood. Great spec and unbeatable value - wouldn't be without it **LINK** Amazing - 200W AC input 650W DC output!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Where does it say 200W input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 It says 200W AC in the specs and on the front panel. I'm not a Chinglish expert. What else could this mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 It also says it has patented wireless charging of iphone etc. I bet that patent makes interesting reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I think it is suggesting that it also has a 200W output, which appears to be round the back of the case. Whenever did the Chinese ever let someone else's patent get in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 If you want high power with AC or DC input, it sometimes pays to look outside of the normal modelling world. I have been very pleased with my 50010 DC input chargers from Chargery for the past couple of years, but they also do a range of higher power AC/DC chargers. Some of their range of chargers can be seen here and they are also available in europe - for example one of their highest power units from Leomotion. (but perhaps a bit cheaper via AliExpress where I bought mine!) Dick Edited By Dickw on 27/11/2020 23:18:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 200W output? Interesting interpretation. Would that be a 50Hz output for powering tiny mains appliances from DC supply via built in inverter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Posted by Caveman on 27/11/2020 23:05:29: I think it is suggesting that it also has a 200W output, which appears to be round the back of the case. Whenever did the Chinese ever let someone else's patent get in the way? Only 2 sockets round the rear. Presumably one for AC input and one for DC. The label underneath suggests that 200W is th maximum AC input. Quite a bit down on the 650W DC input. At least this is double the 100W AC input limit that the original poster was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Robb Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Having a DC supply really opens up your charging capabilities, for example this 20A charger covered my needs for a long time and I had no issues with it until I needed more charging capabilities. In terms of DC supplies. If you are happy to do a bit of research then HP DPS-1200FB server power supplies can be easily converted to supply you with 2400W @ 24V (100A) Failing that Ian Contessa can supply already converted server PSU's ready to pair with whichever charger you choose. Edited By Jon Robb on 28/11/2020 01:25:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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