Alternative E-Mag Charger?

[MikeRosenthal]

Is there any alternative than spending ~$100 for the AGD E-Mag Charger?

I have a line on an e-mag for a great price but it has no charger.. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

[lifeguard_12_86]

2 9v baterys, they are lighter too, get the rechargeable ones, and wire them in series

[11 Bravo]

Do a search. Somewhere on here is a thread about a Radio Shack charger that can be used. I wouldnt try anything other than that charger or the AGD one. The board is expensive and you dont want to buy a new one. I wouldnt try the 9 volt batteries either.

[athomas]

2 9v baterys, they are lighter too, get the rechargeable ones, and wire them in series

2 x 9v batteries in series won't give you enough current to reliably activate the solenoid.

The AGD charger is a smart charger, designed specifically to charge the 16.8v emag battery. Using any other charger would be detrimental to the battery unless it was also a smart charger designed for that voltage. Smart chargers can be quite expensive, especially for batteries with nonstandard voltages such as the emag battery.

[MikeRosenthal]

2 x 9v batteries in series won't give you enough current to reliably activate the solenoid.

The AGD charger is a smart charger, designed specifically to charge the 16.8v emag battery. Using any other charger would be detrimental to the battery unless it was also a smart charger designed for that voltage. Smart chargers can be quite expensive, especially for batteries with nonstandard voltages such as the emag battery.

Allright, Thanks.

Not what I was hoping to hear, but not too suprising. I will investigate this further when I get my hands on the battery pack.

Thanks,
MR

[paintball_fiend]

this should get added to the FAQ i just got an emag with no charger and wondered the same questions...i also wonder if the charger can be bought cheaper than direct

[Sumthinwicked]

dont be stingy worth the charger prob find a used on on here ////

[MikeRosenthal]

I ended up getting one used for about half retail. Tuna never got back to me on a price for a new one.

dont be stingy worth the charger prob find a used on on here ////

If youd like to add to the discussion please make it intelligible.

-MR

[lifeguard_12_86]

Tuna's is $80 shipped, just alitlle bit under AGD's price