18350 Batteries and Pila Charger

[JB911]

I know I've seen an answer somewhere to my question, but I can't find it to save my life. Is there a spacer I can buy for my Pila charger to make it work with 18350 batteries?

 

[nerak]

I know I've seen an answer somewhere to my question, but I can't find it to save my life. Is there a spacer I can buy for my Pila charger to make it work with 18350 batteries?

RTD has charging spacers: 15mm Charging Spacer

 

[Mudflap]

I'm cheap.

 

[redeyedancer]

You mean frugal

 

[nerak]

I just bought a XTar MP2 made for those batteries. That way I can have my Pila charging my other batteries and that one charging at the same time! I don't have one of those fancy 6 bay chargers!

 

[JB911]

I'm cheap.

I love it.

 

[JB911]

Mudflap,
What size bolts are those?

 

[JB911]

RTD has charging spacers: 15mm Charging Spacer

Those look like just the ticket. I think I'll wait until I have more to order though. With shipping it would be more cost effective. I think I'll try the 'nuts and bolts' method first.

 

[Mudflap]

Mudflap,
What size bolts are those?

I honestly don't recall. I took my charger and my batteries into the hardware store and started grabbing loose bolts and trying them for size. When I found the size I wanted, I grabbed a locknut to fit it, just so the improvised spacer will sit flush in the charging bay.

 

[hildicat]

About 40 pennies and some electrical tape to hold them together. Works great, just make sure they're all pretty clean.

 

[JB911]

I honestly don't recall. I took my charger and my batteries into the hardware store and started grabbing loose bolts and trying them for size. When I found the size I wanted, I grabbed a locknut to fit it, just so the improvised spacer will sit flush in the charging bay.

Nice. My wife says I have enough nuts and bolts in my garage to start my own hardware store. Maybe I already have what I need.

 

[JB911]

About 40 pennies and some electrical tape to hold them together. Works great, just make sure they're all pretty clean.

Another great idea. Thanks.