$848 worth of chargers in for testing

[Mooch]

The last of the chargers arrived for the first batch of testing. A huge shout-out and Thank You to my patrons for making this testing possible!



Why two of each?

For checking unit-to-unit assembly, durability, and performance consistency. Otherwise we never know if the good or bad results we got were how all the others of that model charger would perform.

It also speeds up testing as I can be opening up one to check for assembly issues or doing drop testing as the other is running capacity tests, etc.

I’d prefer to test several of each but just these 20 will take forever to test so I’ll just have to deal with it.

 

[somdcomputerguy]

You go Mooch. I've donated to you before. Not as much as I would've liked to, and surely not as often. Keep up the fantastic and helpful work you're doing!

 

[Fredman1]

Watching...this is going to be interesting...

 

[Mooch]

You go Mooch. I've donated to you before. Not as much as I would've liked to, and surely not as often. Keep up the fantastic and helpful work you're doing!

Thank you for your support!

 

[DaveP]

Looking forward to your results, Mooch. I finally wore out my Efest LUC 4 after years of use. The weak point there was how the bay slide springs are soldered to the main board. The spring hooks through a hole in the board and is soldered with a considerable bead of solder. That immobilizes the spring hook and depending on the angle of the spring where it leaves the solder, there can be lateral tension each time you move the slide. Finally, that angular tension fatigues the point where the spring leaves the solder joint and it breaks.

The electronics are fine. It's just one bay that is inoperative. Since the two sides of the case are glued, you have to drill a hole on each side of the case and insert a screwdriver to pop the glue joints. I just ordered a new one for $20.

 

[stols001]

I too am all agoggle to see the results. LOL, can't wait. Whenever I see a patron email it makes me smile. LOL, I made a request for my tester but I forgot that I could do it through Patron for larger impact. LOL, oh well. I'm probably in the market for another charger soon, so whatever you test I will be pleased

Hope your "move to self employment" plan is beginning to work out and etc.

Anna

 

[drac]

Thank you for doing all the work that I am to lazy to do. (to stupid also)

Easy to spend money but harder to take time to research and understand.
Dave

 

[Chuck64]

I'm looking forward to the results also, as I recently bought a New i4.
Thank you for all you do!

 

[stylemessiah]

Be interesting to see how it turns out

You can always melt the Nitecores down into something more useful I'm sure

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[MikeyConti]

Looking forward to the results!! Really would like to see how the VP4 Dragon performs.

 

[dc99]

You also going to list what they will charge? I need a new one for 20700 and what comes next

 

[Mooch]

You also going to list what they will charge? I need a new one for 20700 and what comes next

The most common cells, yes. For the complete list of what each charger supports check the manufacturer’s web site.

 

[MikeyConti]

Just noticed the MiBOXER C4-12, first time I’ve heard of it, Sounds like a good charger similar to the Opus. I’ve wanted an Opus BT-3100 V2.2 for a long time, think I will wait for the results before getting another charger.

My Efest Luc V4 bought in 2014 still works good, but my xtar VP4 is my favorite, very consistent with the final voltage..
Have a couple Xtar MC1’s, mainly use for my Flashlight Cells, I need to upgrade to a 2 Bay and was looking at the Xtar Rocket SV2.

Thanks for all your Hard Work Mooch!!

 

[madstabber]

Just noticed the MiBOXER C4-12, first time I’ve heard of it, Sounds like a good charger similar to the Opus. I’ve wanted an Opus BT-3100 V2.2 for a long time, think I will wait for the results before getting another charger.

My Efest Luc V4 bought in 2014 still works good, but my Xtar VP4 is my favorite, very consistent with the final voltage..
Have a couple Xtar MC1’s, mainly use for my Flashlight Cells, I need to upgrade to a 2 Bay and was looking at the Xtar Rocket SV2.

Thanks for all your Hard Work Mooch!!

Did you ever get the miboxer c4-12? I’ve been eyeing it for a while and finally I ordered one. I now have 21700 cells that need charging so the 3a charging is a plus and the bays are long and wide making it easier to put in and take out the 21700. My chargers now can handle them but it’s a tight fit so with all that it was a no brainer to get it.
I was just wondering how you like it if you ever pulled the trigger on one.

 

[ScribedGlass]

I've been looking into buying the nitecore i-4, look forward to seeing how it preforms compared to some of the others.

 

[Mooch]

Did you ever get the miboxer c4-12? I’ve been eyeing it for a while and finally I ordered one. I now have 21700 cells that need charging so the 3a charging is a plus and the bays are long and wide making it easier to put in and take out the 21700. My chargers now can handle them but it’s a tight fit so with all that it was a no brainer to get it.
I was just wondering how you like it if you ever pulled the trigger on one.

Yes but it will be weeks before it’s tested.

 

[stols001]

I will be buying a new more expensive (probably) charger and retiring my nitecore 2 bay as a replacement charger.

However, despite my inner shinyitis child's demands that you test all the chargers RIGHT NOW, I will calmly state that (unless my N2 blows up in the meantime) my adult budgeter informs me to tell you that I can wait as long as is needed, and furthermore, I don't even have any major ISSUES with the nitecore at ALL. LOL.

Anna

 

[madstabber]

I will be buying a new more expensive (probably) charger and retiring my nitecore 2 bay as a replacement charger.

However, despite my inner shinyitis child's demands that you test all the chargers RIGHT NOW, I will calmly state that (unless my N2 blows up in the meantime) my adult budgeter informs me to tell you that I can wait as long as is needed, and furthermore, I don't even have any major ISSUES with the nitecore at ALL. LOL.

Anna

I just ordered the miboxer c4-12 and I have an Xtar and liitokala Chargers that work just fine. I’m pretty sure my inner shinyitis child has murdered my adult budgeter and stole his credit card since I have 21700’s, 18650’s, and the aforementioned charger all in transit to my home.
Thanks @Mooch, I’d still love to read your review even though I’ll have the charger by then. Let’s just hope it’s a favorable one so my purchase pans out.

 

[Steve W Pedersen]

really looking forward to your review of the SkyRC MC 3000.
It's the only fully programable battery charger for cylindrical cell that I have been able to find.

 

[billthetroll]

really looking forward to your review of the SkyRC MC 3000.
It's the only fully programable battery charger for cylindrical cell that I have been able to find.

I seen that,I'm kinda interested in it.I might pick it up depending what he says about it.my xtar is about a year old and need a to be replaced.a year in the Vape world is like 5 in dog years.