Charging batteries in parallel?

[candre23]

I've been contemplating a mod for a while that would have two 14500s or 18350s in parallel. I would very much like to use an integrated USB charging circuit in the mod. I can't think of any reason that a charger board would have a problem with two batteries in parallel, but that doesn't mean a reason doesn't exist. I intend to use one of the ego/tornado fast chargers (420mA, I think) so that it won't take a week to recharge the batteries. Has anybody tried this?

 

[Charged]

No reason it can't be done as long as they are of the same rating. At least you'll know they are charged to the same voltage. It will just take a while longer. I do it all the time.

 

[modistru]

According to this link on CP, as long as you keep an eye on 'em you are good to go.