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monkey nuttz
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		what are the options that you've run across for a 25-35 amp power supply that will put out 13-16 volts in a reasonable price range?

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TJinGuy
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Search eBay for 15V power supplies and you will find lots.

Just out of curiosity, why so few watts?

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10-28-2009 10:01 PM
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GyroFreak
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25-35 watt power
Thats kinda low for a supply if you are using it to power chargers of any size.

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JEEPWORLD2002
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		think he was refering to 25-35 amp power supplies

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jschenck
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Make your own from a PC power supply

http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-a-Co...ab-Power-Supply

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10-28-2009 10:22 PM
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monkey nuttz
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Location: ft worth

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		25 - 35 amps (edit)

looking for something already assembled.

25 - 35 amps

out put of 13-16 volts.

it will be used to power a hyperion duo3 charger.

needs to be those minimums to get max charge rate.

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10-28-2009 11:23 PM
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Zaaaguy72
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Location: Grand Rapids, MN

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		My buddy and I made a power source from a computer, it worked, but not well. Ultimately, we both bought power supplys designed for hobby use in the 30 amp range. I would go ahead and get a good one, you wont regret it.

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10-28-2009 11:27 PM
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monkey nuttz
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		what did you end up getting?

typically the computer power supplies will only put out 12 volts. i have access to one but passed on it for that reason.

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Heli 770
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		iCharger, P350. 15V and 23Amp. $70.00.
10-29-2009 12:16 AM
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monkey nuttz
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My Posts This: Topic  Forum		gotta be at least 30 amp.

here is one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PYRAMID-PSV300-...=item4a963b1b8f

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10-29-2009 12:21 AM
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zaw
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Location: Lebanon, NH - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Computer power supply works but I think you have to use a good one to make it work, cost about the same as dedicated PS. I converted one came out of DELL and it worked but it was having problem when charge voltage reach around 12.4v@3amp, If I charge at 2.2amp it work fine. I bought a PS from RC place and now I charge at 3s@8AMP no problem.

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Sonic88
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Make your own from a PC power supply

Yep, thats what I did. Cheap and easy. Of course I only charge 2 and 3 cell packs. It works great for me, but if you are charging big packs you may want something else. A 400 watt ATX supply is very easy to find which is plenty for most applications.

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10-29-2009 12:27 AM
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monkey nuttz
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Location: ft worth

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		gotta be 30+ amp 13-16 volts minimum for 6s packs on a hyperion duo 3 charger to get best charge rate.

computer supplies are typically 12 volt.

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10-29-2009 12:39 AM
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Anthony.L
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Location: Seattle, WA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I would highly suggest staying away from PC power supplies. While many have good luck, I've seen too many short out and cause a fire hazard. Suffice to say they are not being used in their original purpose, and the power supply case is not designed for standalone use outside a PC case.

HERE is a compact, 23amp/350watt, power supply that will work well.
10-29-2009 12:42 AM
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monkey nuttz
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Location: ft worth

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		gotta be 30+ amp 13-16 volts.

computer power supplies typically put out 12 volts max. wouldn't want one for reason stated above as well.

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Heli 770
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Location: Lemon Grove, Ca. USA.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Are you willing to spend around $250.00.
10-29-2009 12:57 AM
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monkey nuttz
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Location: ft worth

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		willing to look at all options.

this one may work. anyone have experience with it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/PYRAMID-PSV300-...=item4a963b1b8f

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10-29-2009 12:59 AM
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Heli 770
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Location: Lemon Grove, Ca. USA.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Take a look at the Mastech variable power supplys.
10-29-2009 01:03 AM
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Sonic88
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Yea thats why I only use mine on small packs. For the larger packs I would not be conformable using a comp. supply.

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10-29-2009 01:07 AM
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TJinGuy
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Location: Socorro, NM - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		The duo requires about 400W for maximum output. That equates to about 27A at 15V. You could also use a 24V at 17A. That is ONLY if you need the full 180W out on each port. If you are not using all of it, then you can use much smaller power supplies.

Regardless I like some of the power supplies off eBay under the name Asia Engineer. Search for 15V 23A and you should find them.

- Chris

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10-29-2009 01:13 AM
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