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I have been using a Nitecore IntelliCharger i4 for about for a couple of years without any problems. It chargers all my AW IMR batteries 18350, 18490, 18650 that I use for vaping only plus many other types of batteries. Amazon has the 2nd generation (don't see any difference) for $22.49. Great charger that I recommend.
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As ProVikng said the Nitecore IntelliCharger i4.
for a good review and more than you ever want to know see;
Review: SysMax/NiteCore Intellicharger i4 V2 Charger | BudgetLightForum.com
There was one serious criticism of this charger.
below is quote from the forum;
The one major downside of these units is the stiffness of the spring negative arm. I've done finger nails trying to get these apart and get a battery in. I've heard some 18650s are coming out with a foil like bottom instead of a metal plate. I'd steer these away from the i4. They could, if your not careful, wreak the foil.
Simple solution sir . Apply some silicone grease with a tiny paint brush inside the sliding plastic slot and itl be smooth as can be!!!
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I've had a Pila charger for over a year which had served me well. Just recently one of the bays has stopped charging, and I was on the look out for another quality charger that wouldn't break the bank but would also charge more than just two batteries. Last night I ordered the Nitecore Intellicharger i4. http://www.rtdvapor.com/online-store/battery-chargers/nitecore-intellicharger-i4-detail
I also have the Xtar WP6-II that has six independent charging bays. I chose not to get another one of those because it uses flimsy springs for the negative contacts. It is also impossible to keep my 18350 IMR batteries in the charging bays because the spacers do not have the proper length to keep them from popping out - I have to put something heavy on the batteries to keep them in the bays. I'm not comfortable in having to do that. The other batteries that I use (18650, 18490, and 14500) fit fine in this charger. Battery Chargers : Xtar WP6 II
I also have the Xtar WP6-II that has six independent charging bays. I chose not to get another one of those because it uses flimsy springs for the negative contacts. It is also impossible to keep my 18350 IMR batteries in the charging bays because the spacers do not have the proper length to keep them from popping out - I have to put something heavy on the batteries to keep them in the bays. I'm not comfortable in having to do that. The other batteries that I use (18650, 18490, and 14500) fit fine in this charger. Battery Chargers : Xtar WP6 II
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I use an xtar wp2 (two bay version of what Baditude mentioned). I have extra spacers and it does the 18350 fine in addition to the others he mentioned, I use those three as wel.
Here's my report on the Trustfire and Nitecore:
One 18650 battery in Trustfire charger: 12-13 hours
One 18650 battery in Nitecore Intellicharger 4: 2-3 hours
One 18650 battery in Trustfire charger: 12-13 hours
One 18650 battery in Nitecore Intellicharger 4: 2-3 hours
Y'all do know that these 4 or 6 bay chargers are really only charging 2 (or 3) batteries at a time when fully loaded? They do rapidly switch between a battery in slot 1 and 3 or 2 and 4. Consequently charging 4 batteries at a time can up to double your charging times.
I don't own one, and wasn't planning on it...but I did not know. You made my choice not to own one even better.
This info is in the technical reviews on the flashlight forums. If they could actually charge all 4 (or 6) batteries at a time it would require a wall wart the size of a mini fridge. The compromise is rapid switching between batteries in the 4+ bays. If the convenience of loading up 4 or more batteries at a time matters to you, go for it. But if your primary concern is getting 1 or 2 batteries off a charger quickly then stick with a 2 bay charger.
My current charger to drool over is the Xtar VP1 - the new one with the display. For the same price as the rather dated Pila you get the same performance of a Pila (according to the technical reviews I've read), plus the status display.
My current charger to drool over is the Xtar VP1 - the new one with the display. For the same price as the rather dated Pila you get the same performance of a Pila (according to the technical reviews I've read), plus the status display.
I have a Trustfire 2 bay charger as a backup. Should I get another Nitecore just in case?
Maybe I'll get my Vamo as a kit with the Nitecore from FT soon...
I have a Pila that never fails. The initial cost may be a bit much but it's worth it in the long run.
The intellicharge thingy is ok but by no means perfect, my main beef is with its voltage regulation since it depends a lot on the source voltage. For instance i have relatively high voltage in my building - 238 (the spec is 220-240) and with that it charges my li-ions to 4.3v. Same with running off a car cigarette lighter socket, a regular car is usually around 14v while running which also makes it charge to 4.3v. So at home i have to use a 11,5v adapter and for the road i had to put a couple of diodes in the socket wire to lower the voltage so it would top off at 4.2v.
Thats only true for transformer based adapters, smps types are waaay more efficient and much smaller and lighter. Technically transformer based adapters can be very efficient but the way they are built they usually hover around 25% while even the cheapest smps ones run 70%+. Most people have no idea their laptop charger could be pulling 500w out of the wall
Thats only true for transformer based adapters, smps types are waaay more efficient and much smaller and lighter. Technically transformer based adapters can be very efficient but the way they are built they usually hover around 25% while even the cheapest smps ones run 70%+. Most people have no idea their laptop charger could be pulling 500w out of the wall
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I threw the Trustfire that came with my VAMO in the trash!!! I got a NiteCore Intellicharger i4 and have never looked back. I had gotten a Tenergy with my ProVari and when comparing charge times with it and the Trustfire it was night and day. I got the NiteCore so I wouldn't have to have 2 chargers going at the same time. It works GREAT. (Maybe I'm vaping too much if had to run 2 chargers
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