AW RCR-123 16340 LiFePO4

[jorge1845]

What's a good charger for this type of batteries AW RCR-123 16340 LiFePO4, thanks

 

[Vaporologist]

The UltraFire WF-138 charger is the one. But I don't see it on Isaac's site anymore, hmmm.....

 

[jorge1845]

will this one work,( TrustFire/Tenergy TR-001 Multifunctional Charger)?

 

[Vaporologist]

will this one work,( TR-001 Multifunctional Charger )?

No. That charger is strictly for 3.7V batteries, all the way from 16340 to 18650 size. But it's not for 3V-3.2V batteries.

 

[jorge1845]

Thanks, how about the Tenergy Charger will this one fully charge the batteries.

 

[Vaporologist]

I've been told that it can. Just make sure it is the Tenergy charger for the LiFePO4 batts, and not the one for the 3V protected blue ones with the resistor...

 

[jorge1845]

Yeah thats the one,(Tenergy charger for the LiFePO4) that i have, thanks

 

[Vaporologist]

No problem, my pleasure!

 

[Iken]

The UltraFire WF-138 charger is the one. But I don't see it on Isaac's site anymore, hmmm.....

Haha I been looking at the Wf-188 for the longest time, but can't make up my mind just yet.

 

[Vaporologist]

Haha I been looking at the Wf-188 for the longest time, but can't make up my mind just yet.

I've seen mixed reviews. Some people love it while others find the negative end prongs somewhat problematic...

The Wf-188 can charge 3V batteries too, right?

 

[5cardstud]

I got one thats called a model PH132c and a Trustfire multifunctional charger and both work good.

 

[Vaporologist]

I got one thats called a model PH132c and a Trustfire multifunctional charger and both work good.

Yea, I use the Trustfire multifunctional charger for my larger 3.7V batts, too... It works great. But I think I may get the Pila charger

@Isaac: How come you don't carry the WF-138 anymore?

 

[5cardstud]

I use it on all my batteries and actually the 16340 more because I use them more. The PH132c will only work on the little ones.

 

[Vaporologist]

I use it on all my batteries and actually the 16340 more because I use them more. The PH132c will only work on the little ones.

I charge my 16340s in it too sometimes but I really prefer the WF-138 for my 3V and 3.7V 16340s. The Trustfire multifunctional charger charges them to 4.22-4.23V. I have two of them and it's the same on both. However, both of my WF-138 chargers charge those same batts to only 4.20-4.21V... I hear that the Pila charger charges them to about 4.18-4.19V

 

[Iken]

Yea, I use the Trustfire multifunctional charger for my larger 3.7V batts, too... It works great. But I think I may get the Pila charger

@Isaac: How come you don't carry the WF-138 anymore?

Truth be told Vapor, I was paying rough;y 7.5 per unit minus heavy shipping bringing it to around 8-9. It was just not worth going through the trouble till I find a better source as they weren't moving at speeds that were comfortable.
Soon though I might jump on board with it or the 188 depending. If you get my drift

 

[VaporMadness]

I've got the WF-138 too, use it for 16340 IMRs and ICRs... mine charges them to ~4.16v

 

[Vaporologist]

I gotcha, Isaac. Yea, that's a lot. At those prices "no soup for you!"

 

[cappadoc]

4.16-4.18 voltages will extend cell life/ recharges at the expense of capacity. Imagine that, you can't have your cake and eat it, too.
Guys at CPF obsess about these 0.02 V. I can't imagine it makes a real difference.
PS Isaac, I ended up getting a 188. It's decent. Really want to get the Pila, but that thing costs like half a mod/ 9-10 801 atty's. Strange, I don't seem to think in dollars anymore, just supplies.
OK, that was a lame joke. Not trying to sound like a jerk.

 

[Iken]

LOL Well ya know Doc, If what you have works, it' works, right? The Pila is gorgeous, but still.
Did you know the 138 has an output of 5.04V? Before completely understanding the science, I did a mass recall

 

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