Local NIMH chargers?

[dcostanza]

Hello,
I would like to know if anyone has found a "local" shop that sells NIMH chargers? Local being possibly a chain or franchise. I'm looking for a 12v 9amh charger. Have checked out the Stealthlight site and his links; however, I was hoping to find something in town. Radio Shack doesn't have anything nor do our "Batteries Plus" store. Hobby shops don't have anything???? As a matter of fact...Just got off the phone with a guy at a hobby shop that stated that "...if I blow up the charger, they will allow me to upgrade to a better charger. It is covered by a year warranty..." hmmm, I like pyrotechnics probably more than "the next guy" but that isn't exactly the response I was looking for.

I do a lot of internet business and normally not opposed to such transactions but would prefer to have a local shop to "reach out and touch someone" should something happen. Anyone have any success?

Best Regards
Don

 

[Lemonade]

It might just take very long time to recharge the battery...

Let's say you get a 12 V battery pack charger with 600 mA charging current. (I think I saw something like that at RadioShack)

It will charge a 1000 mAh battery (typical RC toy) in a couple hours. For your battery (9000 mAh) it'll take somewhere around 20 hours.

In the perfect world you'd want a charger with 3 to 5 A current.

 

[MrSquid]

You will need a charger that can detect a peek charge on a NIMH pack. Most cannot and will over charge and damage the pack. Take a look at the link below. If you go that route make sure you get the thermal probe.

http://www.electrifly.com/accys/gpmm3150.html

 

[dcostanza]

MrSquid
Thanks for the reply... I previously looked at the charger which you provided a link for, appears to be a very nice charger...When I upgrade, I'll more than likely go that route.

I ended up going with a MAHA universal based on some of the comments I received from some of the guys I dive with. Price was right also so it was one of those "don't pass up deals"...

Best Regards
Don