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iflyrc3Dstyle · 06-06-2006, 12:26 PM

Hello Friends,

I was thinking of buying the 5 port Fromeco Li-ion charger. Anyone have one or hear about one that they can give me some info on how they are and the quality of the charger. Also, I understand that this is not a field charger. Anyone know of an excellent field charger. I like to spend my time at the field all day. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck flying.

**WOODisGOOD** · 06-06-2006, 12:32 PM

All of the Fromeco chargers work of of 12 volt supply. It has a switch to charge at either 1/2 amp or 2 amps. If you havent been to there website it is www.fromeco.org and you can get more info there, but it is a great charger and is all I use. For quick chargeing I think most use the Triton charger.

Sandbag Special · 06-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Never used Fromeco but just for reference I have used the Triton for 2 years with no problems.

Matt

iflyrc3Dstyle · 06-06-2006, 12:55 PM

Thanks Guys,

I really appreciate your help. I have been on there site and it seems like a good charger so I think I might have to get me one. Thanks again.

**ConRadical** · 06-06-2006, 12:57 PM

I also use the Fromeco charger and I love it.

SleepyC · 06-06-2006, 01:12 PM

I have both the fromeco and the triton...
Both are flawless.

All Thumbs · 06-06-2006, 01:27 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by iflyrc3Dstyle
	Hello Friends, I was thinking of buying the 5 port Fromeco Li-ion charger. Anyone have one or hear about one that they can give me some info on how they are and the quality of the charger. Also, I understand that this is not a field charger. Anyone know of an excellent field charger. I like to spend my time at the field all day. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck flying.

Why would you get the five port unless you're running dual RX's with two batteries each? Will you have more than three batteries to charge at one time? It comes standard with three and I believe additional ports are something like $40 each. I've got three Li-Ions in my airplanes. Two for RX and one for ignition. So, I hook up the Fromeco charger to the plane and stack my Sirius charger through stackable banana plugs (Radio Shack) to my power adapter and charge the TX and the fuel pump batteries, all at one time. Give it like 45 minutes and everything's ready to fly.

**ConRadical** · 06-06-2006, 01:32 PM

John, I think that the extra $40 is cheap for 2 extra ports. I got the 3 port version and wish i got the 5 port one.

**Cracky** · 06-06-2006, 01:37 PM

I had a 3 port and loved it......got rid of my plane and the guy didn't have a way to charge the Fromeco batteries so I gave him the charger...Then I went out and bought a 5 port......very happy with them.

The only thing that I did different was I bought some extensions and soldered them in. now I can set the charger on the floor of my trailer and not worry about it sliding off of the cowl while I charge..

iflyrc3Dstyle · 06-06-2006, 02:28 PM

I totally agree,

$40.00 extra bucks for two more ports is very cheap. I know for sure this will not be my only plane, so I am also thinking future. Thanks

All Thumbs · 06-06-2006, 03:04 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ConRadical
	John, I think that the extra $40 is cheap for 2 extra ports. I got the 3 port version and wish i got the 5 port one.

I do agree it's a great price for the number of ports.. However, I've had my Fromeco charger just about as long as they've been out and have never had a need for 5 ports. Another However, everything I've got has been upgraded because what I bought before wasn't enough. So I'll retract my suggestion and tell 3DStyle to go for all the gusto he can get. They're great chargers as well as the service/advice you get from Mike and Kurt at Fromeco!

**Kiwi** · 06-06-2006, 03:41 PM

OK.

I love it and for a thousand reasons.

I have five ports and use four.

Two main batteries.
One ignition Battery
One smoke pack. Its removable so it doesnt alwways live in the plane.

Ones a spare for that rainy day when Murphy comes calling.

Kiwi

**wizard** · 06-06-2006, 05:32 PM

There is also the thought that you could charge a plane with dual RX batts, iginiton batt, And charge a smaller plane that just has one RX batt and iginition batt. Some people like to have more than one plane with them at the field to fly.

Pale Rider · 06-06-2006, 05:43 PM

Also the Fromeco charger does not have an issue with 2 packs that share a common ground..I love mine!

Bunky F. Knuckle · 06-07-2006, 12:01 AM

I've got a 4 port charger, and use all 4 ports!!! Simply the easiest charger to use!!!!! BAR NONE!!!!

06-06-2006, 12:26 PM	#1
iflyrc3Dstyle Shane Quale Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Necedah, WI Age: 30 Posts: 740	Fromeco Li-ion Charger Hello Friends, I was thinking of buying the 5 port Fromeco Li-ion charger. Anyone have one or hear about one that they can give me some info on how they are and the quality of the charger. Also, I understand that this is not a field charger. Anyone know of an excellent field charger. I like to spend my time at the field all day. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck flying. __________________ Shane Quale "Flip It, Fly It, Hover It, Land It"

06-06-2006, 12:32 PM	#2
WOODisGOOD Lesebergs pit bitch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 38 Posts: 2,257 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger All of the Fromeco chargers work of of 12 volt supply. It has a switch to charge at either 1/2 amp or 2 amps. If you havent been to there website it is www.fromeco.org and you can get more info there, but it is a great charger and is all I use. For quick chargeing I think most use the Triton charger. __________________ A J Russo www.daltonaviation.com

06-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#3
Sandbag Special US-Soccer "Don't Tread On Me" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Age: 22 Posts: 454	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger Never used Fromeco but just for reference I have used the Triton for 2 years with no problems. Matt __________________ Team EM-Distributions Team Lee Ulinger Models 170cc Extra 300 120cc Edge 540 50cc Yak 54

06-06-2006, 12:55 PM	#4
iflyrc3Dstyle Shane Quale Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Necedah, WI Age: 30 Posts: 740	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger Thanks Guys, I really appreciate your help. I have been on there site and it seems like a good charger so I think I might have to get me one. Thanks again. __________________ Shane Quale "Flip It, Fly It, Hover It, Land It"

06-06-2006, 12:57 PM	#5
ConRadical Clean Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lexington, SC Age: 27 Posts: 4,137	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger I also use the Fromeco charger and I love it.

06-06-2006, 01:12 PM	#6
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, OH, Aurora Age: 40 Posts: 22,071 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger I have both the fromeco and the triton... Both are flawless. __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com

06-06-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
ConRadical Clean Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lexington, SC Age: 27 Posts: 4,137	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger John, I think that the extra $40 is cheap for 2 extra ports. I got the 3 port version and wish i got the 5 port one.

06-06-2006, 01:37 PM	#9
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger I had a 3 port and loved it......got rid of my plane and the guy didn't have a way to charge the Fromeco batteries so I gave him the charger...Then I went out and bought a 5 port......very happy with them. The only thing that I did different was I bought some extensions and soldered them in. now I can set the charger on the floor of my trailer and not worry about it sliding off of the cowl while I charge.. __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

06-06-2006, 02:28 PM	#10
iflyrc3Dstyle Shane Quale Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Necedah, WI Age: 30 Posts: 740	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger I totally agree, $40.00 extra bucks for two more ports is very cheap. I know for sure this will not be my only plane, so I am also thinking future. Thanks __________________ Shane Quale "Flip It, Fly It, Hover It, Land It"

06-06-2006, 03:41 PM	#12
Kiwi Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chile Age: 58 Posts: 5,856 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger OK. I love it and for a thousand reasons. I have five ports and use four. Two main batteries. One ignition Battery One smoke pack. Its removable so it doesnt alwways live in the plane. Ones a spare for that rainy day when Murphy comes calling. Kiwi __________________ Kiwi www.crackroll.com

06-06-2006, 05:32 PM	#13
wizard It will fly!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington, Indiana Age: 48 Posts: 9,044 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger There is also the thought that you could charge a plane with dual RX batts, iginiton batt, And charge a smaller plane that just has one RX batt and iginition batt. Some people like to have more than one plane with them at the field to fly. __________________ Prevent Darwinism become a paramedic!!! Never try to teach a pig to sing! It wastes your time and it annoys the pig!!! Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. Powered by Jim Beam

06-06-2006, 05:43 PM	#14
Pale Rider Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,372	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger Also the Fromeco charger does not have an issue with 2 packs that share a common ground..I love mine!

06-07-2006, 12:01 AM	#15
Bunky F. Knuckle I'm done!!! Your loss! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TFC Posts: 3,338	Re: Fromeco Li-ion Charger I've got a 4 port charger, and use all 4 ports!!! Simply the easiest charger to use!!!!! BAR NONE!!!! __________________ Insert witty comment here

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