14500 question?

[nordoe]

So I just ordered and received 2 trustfire flame 3.7 14500. I measured them on my multimeter right as I got them and one measured at 3.6 and the other at 1.3. I assume they are similar to 18650's that I usually use and should not be that low. My question is should I even attempt to charge it or contact the vendor?

 

[cskent]

A Li-ion battery which reads that low is faulty. I'd let the vendor know so it can be replaced.

 

[nordoe]

That is what I am thinking.

 

[Switched]

Yup! recharging a battery that has passed its low voltage threshold is unsafe. Contact the vendor for a replacement.

 

[WillyB]

one measured at 3.6 and the other at 1.3.

That doesn't make sense, is it an unprotected battery? The protection circuit should have tripped, and meter at 'zero'.

FWIW when I buy pairs of TFs I expect them to come in the factory shrink wrap.

 

[NickZac]

I assume you purchased these? (not necessarily from this vendor)
http://www.manafont.com/product_inf...h-rechargeable-batteries-flame-2pcsset-p-5565

 

[nordoe]

Yes, that is them. And they were shrink wrapped. I contacted the vendor and they are sending a replacement.