Charging Lithiums

[Lokiran]

So I've found myself a little confused. I have an Ultrafire wf-188 charger with 2 voltage settings, 3.2 and 3.7. My 3 volt batteries have a peak of 3.6v. Now does this mean I should be setting the charger to 3.7 volts, or at 3.2V, for a full charge? Furthermore, is setting the charger too high or too low going to damage my batteries? Thanks in advance for any help

 

[jenntek]

I would say you need a 3v charger for 3v batteries. If you have a 3.6~3.7v battery, you would put the switch on 3.7v the max charge will be 4.2v. The max charge for a 3volt battery is 3.6v. If you charge a 3v battery on 3.7v you will fry it I would guess. try a "universal battery charger" a good model to try is AD-103. have a search for it, maybe you'll spend $5 on it. Happy vaping! and good luck.

 

[Maxwell_Edison]

I too wondered if I couold use my Trustfire TR-001 multifunctional charger and says it will charge 16340 batts, but doesn't specify 3 or 3.7 volts. I got the charger with my 3.7 18650 batteries. Will it also charge the 3 volt rcr123a batts? There is not switch for voltage changing.