Charging Time ?

[OldDude1]

My new Precise -18650 kit was delivered this afternoon. After a short period of admiring the quality and construction of the P-18, I put both AW 18650 batteries in the included Trustfire Multifunctional Charger. That was over 4 and 1/2 hours ago. I'm starting to think either this charger only has red LED's or the listed 500mah output is not at all accurate or something is not working correctly. How long should new Aw-18650 take to charge? Thanks . OldDude1

 

[Teo]

A Dodge Challenger SRT8 425 hp, they are---NOT! I have learned to plug in the chargers before bedtime and wa-la full charge 8 hours later. Or plug them in when you are awake and wait patiently 8 hours for them to charge. Your choice? BTW, the 18650 Precise is better than sliced bread and The Rolls Royce of PV's!

 

[Switched]

My new Precise -18650 kit was delivered this afternoon. After a short period of admiring the quality and construction of the P-18, I put both AW 18650 batteries in the included Trustfire Multifunctional Charger. That was over 4 and 1/2 hours ago. I'm starting to think either this charger only has red LED's or the listed 500mah output is not at all accurate or something is not working correctly. How long should new Aw-18650 take to charge? Thanks . OldDude1

You are charging 5200mAh, at 500mAh that will take roughly 10 hrs. Charge one at a time.

 

[OldDude1]

Thank You. Looks like I have quite a bit to learn. Including patience. OldDude1

 

[New_World]

I wouldn't charge batteries over night...even though you're prob. using protected cells.
as switched said...charge one at a time....unless you have the pila IBC that has 2 independent bays. =)

 

[OldDude1]

As usual the advise given was right on target. Once I went to charging one battery at a time, it took slightly over seven hours total time to bring it up to full charge. I'll have to look into the Pila charger. It seems to go for about $45 to $50 plus shipping. Thanks for all the information. OldDude1

 

[New_World]

As usual the advise given was right on target. Once I went to charging one battery at a time, it took slightly over seven hours total time to bring it up to full charge. I'll have to look into the Pila charger. It seems to go for about $45 to $50 plus shipping. Thanks for all the information. OldDude1

the pila also charges faster.
idk the exact specs but its a very noticible difference.
it is expensive but was well worth it to me.
it also cuts off the charge so you can charge unprotected cells and not worry.
safety is important to me.

I'm all about this charger and I've given it a lot of praise for months and months now.

anyway, it seems like you've made a great decision on a precise!
you have many many years to look forward to of trouble free vaping.

 

[irefine]

has anyone tried the tenergy 2600 mAh PCB in the P-18? I am wondering how's the fit.

 

[New_World]

the p18 was designed with the aw's in mind.
If you're going to get a p18...don't cheap out on the batts.

 

[forcedfuel50]

has anyone tried the tenergy 2600 mAh PCB in the P-18? I am wondering how's the fit.

They should work in there. The Precise now comes with a couple of different size orings (.070 and .100 thick) so you should be able to custom tailor it.

David

 

[irefine]

Thanks David, I can't wait for it to arrive!