Reasonably priced power supply

[Jerrymac]

For anybody that is looking for a reasonably priced power supply, check out the Voltz model at ReadyHeli. I got one over the winter and just tried it out about a week ago. Seems to do a good job for the price, although I have no idea how it holds up long term since I only used it one time so far to charge 14 batteries. Unfortunately the weather was nasty, so I couldn't fly and had to discharge the batteries anyhow. Grrrrr

It is only 350watts so it will not power any 'mega-power' chargers, but it easily powered both of my 150watt Maxpro chargers with no problem, and it is only $69.99. It got slightly warm to the touch, but not even warm enough for the built in cooling fan to run.
Hehe, I am moving up in the world, as I used to use an old model train transformer as my power supply.
It started smoking last fall so I decided to retire it.


www.readyheli.com/VT-PS--Voltz-15V-350W-Power-Supply_p_37878.html

[express315]

I am playing with 'mega-power' chargers a lot and have been using industrial and mil-specPS only till lately.
Which was costly indeed. However the situation is changing - MaxAmps have introdused two new PS models, a 12V/500W and a 24V/1000W priced at $80 and $160 respectively.
In the US Helidirect sells them. For guys in Canada they are stocked by Rotorquest. No doubt these are going to be at every field and shack soon.

[9sec240]

Hobby King has a 17V 600 Watt PS in the US warehouse for $70. Looks like a good deal too.