HITEC 24cell peak detection charger MODEL CG-330

This is a very good charger for NICAD and NIMH battery packs. It also has a charging port for a glowplug igniter (very useful if you run nitro as well). Not really a vintage dinosaur piece compared to the multi cell type smart chargers nowadays (like the Elan), it still can hold its own ground in terms of charging capability.

Here are the specs (taken from the net)…

An extremely high spec charger

NiCad and NiMH Capable

Wide Voltage Charging (glow igniter), 4-24 Cell)

Delta Peak cut off with automatic trickle

DC to DC Charging with Booster Circuit

Built in glow igniter peak charging circuit

Wide Input Voltage Range 9-13.9 Volt

MOS-FET Drive Control

Leads and alligator clips for power supply; two alligator clip leads for charging the battery

If the batteries can not be charged with the alligator clip connectors this charger will require battery connectors and charge leads. The charge outputs can accept banana plugs.

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“Hitec CG330 peak charger is a very versatile charger, incorporating a unique glow igniter battery charging feature and a “boosted charging method” that charges up to 24 cells (28.8 Volts) from a 12 Volt source.”

July 22, 2017 – Charging a 7-cell sub-C 1600 “Atlantis”/Echigoya Japan battery pack

Used a pair of small alligator clips to connect charger output to the mini Tamiya connector of the battery pack. About 1hour charging time at A=1800mah setting.