Battery question

[Chas F.]

I have a TrustFire battery charger and I'm wondering if I can put 2 different sized batteries in it at the same time, ie 18650 & 18350?

 

[EddardinWinter]

Yep. I used to do it all the time.

 

[Chas F.]

Excellent, tyvm!

 

[Thrasher]

I do not know if that charger has different charge setting but if it does make sure it is set to the lowest one you shouldnt charge 18350's on a higher amperage setting. cept for that good to go.

 

[EddardinWinter]

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I do not know if that charger has different charge setting but if it does make sure it is set to the lowest one you shouldnt charge 18350's on a higher amperage setting. cept for that good to go.

Nope, I assume he means the TR-1. No settings, its a pretty basic charger. OP, watch those batts. The 18350 should come off as soon as it is done!

Get you a xtar VP-1 when you can afford it (50 bucks). It has 1/4, 1/2, and 1 amp charge rate settings. I use the 1/4 with my 18350s, the 1/2 with my 18490s, and full strength with my 18650s. It also handles 350s nicely with no BS slider/addition pieces. Also, it has a smart charge algorithm (or some name like) that that slowly brings the power into the battery at the start of a charge, which is supposed to make them happier.

 

[supertrunker]

i think 18350s and 18650s will handle 1A recharges easily, but i charge all mine at 0.5A on a VP-1 because for some reason i think of the highest setting as a fast recharge and i am never in a hurry for batteries.
If you are, then buy some more, so you can let them rest a little while when they come off the charger.

Strikes me it has a lot of similarities with cooking meat!

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[Thrasher]

which is supposed to make them happier

And who doesnt want happy batteries lol

 

[JulesXsmokr]

Nope, I assume he means the TR-1. No settings, its a pretty basic charger. OP, watch those batts. The 18350 should come off as soon as it is done!

Get you a Xtar VP-1 when you can afford it (50 bucks). It has 1/4, 1/2, and 1 amp charge rate settings. I use the 1/4 with my 18350s, the 1/2 with my 18490s, and full strength with my 18650s. It also handles 350s nicely with no BS slider/addition pieces. Also, it has a smart charge algorithm (or some name like) that that slowly brings the power into the battery at the start of a charge, which is supposed to make them happier.

I have Happy batteries

 

[EddardinWinter]

I have Happy batteries

Everyone should!



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[Chas F.]

It's the TR-001 and it has a side switch that allows for 3.7v or 3.0v setting. When I have it at 3.0 setting the leds change to green after a very short time and when I switch it to 3.7 leds turn red again.

 

[EddardinWinter]

Keep it on 3.7.



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[Chas F.]

Ya, I was hoping that was why my bats only last a couple hours. Kinda ticked me off I went through a 350 and 650 at the vape meet last night and had to grap my c-twist to finish out the evening. At least I had my backups.

 

[Chas F.]

Yup apparently it was because I had the wrong voltage setting on the charger. I installed a fresh 18650 this morning and it's still going strong. Exactly what I was hoping for in this setup.

 

[EddardinWinter]

Yup apparently it was because I had the wrong voltage setting on the charger. I installed a fresh 18650 this morning and it's still going strong. Exactly what I was hoping for in this setup.

You were likely charging your batteries to 3.5 volts or so on the 3 setting! You should be good now!



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