Finally got the XTAR VP1

[Gato del Jugo]

How did I last so long with a cheap 1-bay charger??


This thing is pretty cool.. Dig the 2 independent bays, the adjustable charging rates & the real-time charging status..

Also like the option to plug it into my car, should there ever be a need...


Seems to be good stuff..

If it lasts, then definitely worth the price...

 

[c-fut]

I also just picked up the VP1. My batteries don't get hot when charging anymore.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

I also just picked up the VP1. My batteries don't get hot when charging anymore.

I was using this thing, which was part of my sigelei Zmax V3 kit..




Seems like a quality build, especially for the price.. And at 1 amp, it was pretty quick.. But also had issues...


1.) Being a single-bay charger, I was running into too many instances where I had a "back-up" of charging waits, since I vape from 2 PVs with a range of battery sizes.. It could even affect my bed-time & ended staying up too late, since I was like, "Yeah, I need to get these charged before tomorrow.. Guess I can squeeze one more in.."

With 2 independent bays, all that will go bye-bye...


2.) It started having issues completing charges.. A 2,000 mAh would be sitting on that thing for 3.5 hours, for example, and the light would still be red (still charging)... Should have taken only 2 hours.. End result was that the battery wasn't fully charged at 4.0V.. Or sometimes I could remove the battery from a red-lit charger that was taking too long, then put it back on & it would immediately turn green (charged)...

I don't believe it was a battery issue, either, because it was happening with all of mine, but only sporadically.. And some of these are authentic AW IMRs less than 5 months old.. Something was messed up with the charger...


3.) Oftentimes it would make this humming / whining noise at various times during the charging cycle.. Probably nothing, but yeah, I'm all set with that...



Anyway, I guess I got my money's worth from it.. It was part of the kit for my 1st APV, which just made things easy for a newbie at the time..

Served its purpose, but time to move on! Long overdue...

 

[Memorandom7]

How did I last so long with a cheap 1-bay charger??


This thing is pretty cool.. Dig the 2 independent bays, the adjustable charging rates & the real-time charging status..

Also like the option to plug it into my car, should there ever be a need...


Seems to be good stuff..

If it lasts, then definitely worth the price...

I love mine. First and only charger I will ever use. I feel safe using it too. Also great for bringing dead cells back to life. I've witnessed it like "it's alive!"


-[memo]

 

[CPT.SPALDING]

The VP1 is a great charger. I've been using it exclusively for about 8 month's without any issues.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

Question: Is it okay to change the charging rate while it's charging?


If so, does it matter if you go from faster to slower, or vice versa?

 

[JoppaRoadCruiser]

I was looking at getting the vp1 but I decided to purchase my batteries and charger sooner than expected. The local b&m I got my vtc4s only sold the efest luc charger. The one I have seems pretty comparable to the vp1. Very satisfied with it so far.

 

[Yotdawglife]

I absolutely love my VP1 it's solid. I bought the efest luc to charge my 26650 batteries though

 

[CPT.SPALDING]

Question: Is it okay to change the charging rate while it's charging?


If so, does it matter if you go from faster to slower, or vice versa?

I change my charge rate occasionally during the charge cycle.So far, it hasn't affected my batteries life cycle and they still charge up to 4.2 volts. I only use Aw's by the way. I cant speak for other brands of batteries.

 

[sc12]

Great charger. Batteries never get hot while charging.

 

[cthulhufan]

The VP1 is a great charger. I've been using it exclusively for about 8 month's without any issues.

Same here. I absolutely love mine and it is bang on 4.20 Volts versus the 4.26 - 4.28 my crummy old TrustFire was giving me.

 

[ENAUD]

Been using one for about 9 months now, every day. Like it so much that I bought another one last week to allow me to charge four cells at one time. I am cycling about a dozen IMR cells, and every one comes out at 4.2V every time...

 

[montara]

Been running 2 of em since they came out, great charger. No problem to change charge rate while in operation, however best stick to some basics. .25 for XX350 > .25/.50 for XX500 and only use 1.0 for XX650's (and only when needed). I charge batteries like I BBQ, low 'n slow.
And to anyone in the market for a VP1, buy the VP2 'cause it's only a matter of time before you add a 26650 to the rotation

 

[HilseeJ]

You guys got any thoughts on the VP2? Does it have the same features? (I like the idea of being able to charge an 26650 if need be, but only if it has all the same features.)

 

[RokyPoP]

All of the features of the VP1 plus addition of a charge indicator light, USB output charging (phone, iPad, etc) 26650 compatibility. I just got one in last week and it's quality.

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[Gato del Jugo]

Since I came from a single-bay charger, already a few times I caught myself putting aside a battery that needed charging, because I knew there was already one charging on the 2-bay VP1..


Old habits die hard..