I think you made the right choice Wonder. I happened to read some of the problems people were experiencing on CPF. Modding a charger is really not an option for me as do I think it is for most (though some would try I'm sure) With the WF-139 would your 16340 bays be activated? I bought this charger from deals extreme and the top bays were not activated. Thank you.
Also, I understand you are waiting on IMR, but I ordered standard Lithium and have yet to receive a shipping notice. Does this mean those are out of stock as well? I don't mean to pry, but I pm'd and didn't feel I got a clear explanation. Also any thoughts on doing a website in the near future? I think this would help you to keep track of your stock as well as simplifying your ordering process. Just a thought. Thanks!
There are two slots for charging two 16340/CR123 ONLY, but not only are they not needed, they dont work unless modified. I don't mod my chargers or open them but its easy I hear. Not something i would attempt though. When using the WF 139 every compatible size battery fits in the two side by side channels except 16430/CR123. Solution, two $1.75 charging spacers. one per channel if charging two cells at the same time. Made of High quality alcoa aluminum they offer zero resistance and thats what I use. I have another charger that will charge lifep04 and CR123 without spacers as well but I prefer the WF 139. With spacers it will charge almost every cell I carry. I have these spacers in stock. Alternatively I can provide a link with how to activate the two bays, if your handy with electronics and a soldering iron.
The first package should contain almost every out of stock LiCo cell and your order will ship same day I get them. They left NY for Miami the day before.
About two sizes of cells of both IMR and LiCo were out of stock at the factory until last week. thats why I have three huge shipments arriving this and next week. One package is coming via EMS priority international shipping with the freshly manufactured cells, both IMR and LiCO, to fill demand for IMR and Any orders that are waiting on all or part of the order.
Our stock of these few cell sizes ran out quickly as we became the only people to have these sizes recently. I am also going to increase the amount of cells we have on hand. I would store even more in case of future additional global shortages of any size, but I want the cells I ship out to be fresh.
Did I forget to mention these cells last 1 - 3 years or 1,000 charges whichever comes first.(depending on how you care for them) I replace all LiCO and IMR cells every 16-24 months for max capacity, or earlier if discharged below 3.5 volts more than once or deeply discharged to like 2.0 volts. Think laptop batteries. Lico cells degrade over time so I only sell the freshest AW cells.
I strongly suggest everyone read the battery guide link in my signature, all this info and so much more is in there.
Read the part about cells with links etc, My friend from CPF spent alot of time writing that. If you read that you will know as much as I do, well almost
the author taught me more than half what I know about cells and flashlights. The other link in post 1 has more info on lithium based rechargeable cells and a variety of them.
Your right I need a website. One with a shopping cart would make my life much easier.
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