On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:04:35 -0700, Eric Greenwell wrote:

The Pro-Peak appears to be identical to the Multiplex LN5014 that I
already have. I like the charger, it works well, it's simple to use, and
is very handy for the glider and other purposes, but I still wish for
one that charged 12 volt SLA batteries at 14.6 volts instead of 14.0,
and would discharge at 1 amp or more, instead of only 0.4 amps.

That last sentence makes it unlikely that they are identical - the Pro-
Peak has a max. discharge rate of 1.0 A. I don't think I ever turned it
up that far, but I've certainly run discharges at 0.5A and know I could
have set it higher.

Its branded and distributed by Ripmax, a UK model supplies distributor,
but its almost certainly an OEM device. Sez on the box that it was made
in Korea but all addresses, etc. are in the UK.

Maybe someone has another recommendation?

There are considerably better chargers on the market, but you'll pay the
difference. Ask your local friendly electric RC competition flyer if you
want that sort of kit or, if you can't find one, contacting the AMA,
http://www.modelaircraft.org/ and asking them for names might be useful.
Likely a better bet than talking to an RC sport flyer, anyway.


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