If this a good,safe charger?

[Breezy Dawn]

I been charging by on board usb ports but now that im looking at stocking up on things im thinking about this
BUNDLE: Nitecore UM10 USB Li-ion Battery Charger For 18650/18490/18350/17670/17500/16340/14500/10440
I have samsung inr 25r,is this a safe charger,please?

 

[Bob Chill]

Nitecore is a great brand for charging li-on cells. I have several. Consider the digicharger. It's only 19 bucks and does an excellent job. Real time data as the battery charges. I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-Digicharger-EASTSHINE-Battery-Charger/dp/B00KW2ZDHQ

 

[Breezy Dawn]

Thanks, knowing these can be used,safe and cheap it opens my options to other devices!

 

[Hitmetwice]

The UM 10 is a fine device, but, only has 1 bay and only plugs in via usb cable. No wall wart/adapter included.
I like the D2 version linked above for a few bucks more imo is more bang for your buck. Cheers.

 

[Breezy Dawn]

Lol i was just noticing that usb plug that im not crazy about. I agree,thanks

 

[Bob Chill]

I like the digicharger's 12V plug. I didn't think I would use it but it has come in handy. Charging during a camping trip was one time and another when we lost power from a storm. Charged in the truck.

I generally avoid USB charging that most mods have built in nowadays. I know it's safe but I've invested in higher end batts so I may as well take good care of them

 

[afishhunter]

I have one of their 4 bay chargers. No problems, no complaints.
All my mods are either 2 or 3 batteries.
I don't charge more than 1 mod's battery set at a time.

 

[Breezy Dawn]

I decided to get the D2 and going to wait for july 4th though,just in case it goes on sale,lol. I use 1 battery in a mod so i think the 2 bay would suit me fine. Glad to see you guys agree on the nitecore,when in doubt come talk to ecf!!

 

[Breezy Dawn]

I saw that and i was wondering about the difference! Ya'll know it all!

 

[VHRB2014]

I have a D4. While the first one was a dud, my ebay seller took it back and replaced it with a new one after 2 months. This second one has been flawless for 2 years. I use the crap out of it as all my mods are mechs.

 

[Bonskibon]

I have the d2 and it has been working great. My lg's charge in just over 3 hours. Was using an efest xsmart charger before and the d2 blows the doors off that one. Good investment.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Have Nitecore chargers and just bought XTAR VC4 Charger. I think it rocks.

 

[Tom Waznis]

I been charging by on board usb ports but now that im looking at stocking up on things im thinking about this
BUNDLE: Nitecore UM10 USB Li-ion Battery Charger For 18650/18490/18350/17670/17500/16340/14500/10440
I have samsung inr 25r,is this a safe charger,please?

After my 6 battery non-Nitecore charger is done I sometimes but the batteries in my Nitecore 2 cell and charge them the rest of the way (0 to 8%). Love my Nitecore.

 

[mostlyclassics]

FWIW, I have an ancient Nitecore i4 (still available via amazon.com) which is still charging like a champ. It's a "dumb" charger (only plugs into the wall, only has three lights to show relative charge, etc.). It's probably four years old at this point.

Like the D2 model being discussed, it also charges AA and AAA NiMH batteries, which is really handy for all the 97 or so remotes we have hanging around the house.

I'd be tempted to buy the D4 model (four bays, otherwise like the D2), but my old i4 would feel jilted.

 

[OlderNDirt]

Like the D2 model being discussed, it also charges AA and AAA NiMH batteries, which is really handy for all the 97 or so remotes we have hanging around the house.

97! Ever consider a Harmony remote?

 

[mostlyclassics]

Hee hee, a bit of hyperbole on my part, Older!

But we do have lots of remotes scattered across many rooms and three floors. Where we can, we use LogiTech remotes to cut down on the clutter of remotes. But some of our stuff, like the ancient Carver receiver (pushing 40 years old), isn't recognized by any modern device. And some of it, like the legacy components in our main audio stack, was made before remotes had even been heard of.

 

[OlderNDirt]

I hear ya @mostlyclassics ! I got a couple VCR's still hooked up! But with a couple Harmony One remotes for 2 theaters, I have around 12 - 15 remotes stashed in a drawer for the past 6 years.

Sorry for going , so now back to your regularly scheduled subject, battery chargers.

 

[afishhunter]

Hee hee, a bit of hyperbole on my part, Older!

But we do have lots of remotes scattered across many rooms and three floors. Where we can, we use LogiTech remotes to cut down on the clutter of remotes. But some of our stuff, like the ancient Carver receiver (pushing 40 years old), isn't recognized by any modern device. And some of it, like the legacy components in our main audio stack, was made before remotes had even been heard of.

Back in the day, wasn't the "remote" sending one of the kids over to the TV (with a pair of pliers to turn the shaft, since the knob was long gone), to change the channel?

 

[OlderNDirt]

Back in the day, wasn't the "remote" sending one of the kids over to the TV (with a pair of pliers to turn the shaft, since the knob was long gone), to change the channel?

Not us! We were well enough off that we had a small vise grip that just stayed there!

 

[DaveP]

I been charging by on board usb ports but now that im looking at stocking up on things im thinking about this
BUNDLE: Nitecore UM10 USB Li-ion Battery Charger For 18650/18490/18350/17670/17500/16340/14500/10440
I have samsung inr 25r,is this a safe charger,please?

I'd look at the Xtar VC4 for $21.75 before buying the one you are looking at. It's a 4 bay charger that charges L-ion and also charges Li-Mn batteries. It also has a digital display that's switchable between pairs of bays. I like the speedometer style charging indicator. This one will be my next purchase. I have the Nitecore i4 and the Efest LUC 4, but this one will tell me more about the voltage level of married pairs of batteries.

https://www.amazon.com/XTAR-VC4-Lit...=UTF8&qid=1467493006&sr=8-2&keywords=xtar+vc4