Terrific charger. During the past few years, I have owned several chargers for both my RC airplanes and RC cars. Most have been okay, but none have the superior quality, ease of use, and features of the Ovonic charger... and at a reasonable price. Charging my many LiPo batteries has never been more convenient.

With the popularity of LiPo batteries in this hobby, having an accurate and reliable charger is essential. As an RC engineer in my youth, I was often amazed at the poor treatment most RC hobbyists inflicted upon their batteries. Sadly, there is WAY too much folklore about batteries within the hobby community. Hobbyists often do all the wrong things for all the wrong reasons. Sadly, high-amperage charging is very common, as is routine discharging. Also, few people even take the time to allow their batteries cool down before charging.

Unless there are significant voltage differences among the cells of a battery, there really is no need to discharge a LiPo battery. Actually, frequent discharging often creates more problems than it solves. Discharging below approximately 3.0V can cause irreversible damage to the battery's internal chemistry. Also, deep discharging can actually create an imbalance between the cells. In my decades as an RC enthusiast, I have never had a valid reason to use the discharge feature on my charger.

Also, don't cook these batteries with excessively high charging rates. Low to moderate charge rates work just fine and allow the battery to last a long time. I recommend a charge rate of 2 amps maximum... and certainly no more than 4 amps. My Ovonic charger goes up to an insane 16 amps (did you want those fried or scrambled)? Two amps requires about one hour to fully and safely charge most LiPos. If you're racing or in a hurry, just buy additional batteries.

High amperage charging is the #1 most destructive thing folks do to these little power cells. This isn't just opinion, it is scientific fact. Despite all the common stories at the field or track, fast charging actually degrades optimal battery performance, it shortens the battery life, and it can also create spontaneous combustion. If you've ever seen a lithium battery ignite, you'll never forget it!

Wise use of this Ovonic charge will provide about 500 charges throughout the life of a quality LiPo battery. Charging at a lower rate will allow these little power packages to perform at their best. If this charger is used properly, we will avoid frying our batteries and can enjoy optimal battery performance.

Arrived much sooner than expected. Works as expected. Thank you

Perfect charger

Quick charge,easy to use, you won't be disappointed with this buy

Sadly the charger suffered some damage during shipment. A replacement charger was sent quickly by Ovonic support. A big thumbs up for support!!
This is a very good all-round charger, an easy menu, and works just fine. Happy with the purchase.