Looking for a quiet 63v charger - ideas?

awol

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So many options! - thanks all. Love all the input.

In the end I ordered this 21v charger http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221213087522?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

and plan to parallel charge at work on my desk with a single lead. Should put in enough during the day to get home and I will balance charge at home with all the fiddly balance board/taps. Anyone want a (noisy) aluminium 62v charger?
I think that should fully charge your batteries in 5 hours.
You've given me an idea to get the 25.2v 6s version of your charger to bulk parallel charge my 6s packs but first do let us know how you get on with it.
I also like the look of cwah's charging unit too.
 

awol

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Incidentally, what controller are you using the 63v battery on?
 

Cottonpickers

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It's an Infineon controller.
The 21v charger is great. It's very small. About a quarter the size or less of the BMs aluminium charger and takes about 4 hours at work then the light goes green. It puts out 63.03v. According to my RMS DMm. Really ideal for travelling or at work. I balance at home but tbh they remain balanced each night.
 
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awol

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I've ordered a 25.2v version to try bulk charging 6s batteries, but I would recommend and will feel happier to have one of these watt meters attached to monitor the voltage etc.
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anotherkiwi

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I thought about splicing a Watt meter into my Li-ion charger output (with XT60s rather than soldering the wires). You get used to the information supplied by Lipo chargers and power supplies to help monitor the charging process, very convenient.