New Battery Charger

[vapdad]

I am shopping around for a new battery charger to have as a spare just incase my current one fails.

I am considering one of these....
Efest LUC Smart Charger
JetBeam i4 Pro Intellicharger

I like the JetBeam as it can charge 4 batteries at the same time. But I notice that it does not cater for 18350 batteries. It will charge most batteries from a tiny AAA to a huge 26650, except 18350.

Would it be possible to charge an 18350 battery on the JetBeam?

Cheers.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Amazon.com: JETBeam IntelliCharger i4 PRO Charger V3 - 3rd Generation - 2013 Enhanced Version (Black): Sports & Outdoors

From the specs:

The popular i4 charger has been enhanced for better performance and durability. It now has a stainless steel spring guide that provides smoother battery insertion experience. The Intellicharge i4 is a universal, automatic smart-charger compatible with almost all types of rechargeable batteries thus eliminating the need to own several chargers. The i4 is able to automatically identify Li-ion, Ni-MH and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries and apply an appropriate charging mode (Constant Charge Current (CC), Constant Charge Voltage (CV) and Trickle Charge). Each of the i4’s four microcomputer-controlled charging slots is capable of monitoring and charging batteries independently. Additionally, yellow and blue power/charging status indicator lights could visibly indicate battery status and charging process. i4: The all-new highly advanced smart charger. It’s as simple as insert, detect, and charge. Specifications: Input voltage: AC 100~240V 50/60HZ or DC 12V Input power: 10W Output voltage: 4.2V ±1% / 1.48V ±1% Output current: 375mA × 4 / 750mA × 2 Dimensions: 139mm × 96mm × 36mm Weight: 156g (without batteries and power cord) Compatible with:Li-ion: 26650, 22650, 18650, 17670, 18490, 17500, 17335, 16340(RCR123), 14500, 10440 Ni-MH / Ni-Cd: AA, AAA, C JETBeam IntelliCharger i4 PRO Charger V3 - 3rd Generation - 2013 Enhanced Version (Black) - for charging 18650, 16340(RCR123), 14500, etc.

If it can charge 16340's, it can charge 18350's

I have always like the Nitecore chargers...but recently I have heard a few disparaging remarks...even though I have heard 10x the GOOD remarks about them

 

[Oomee]

Xtar VP1 seems to be getting good reviews .
I have one and it does what it says on the tin .

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Oh..you are in Australia...I think fasttech has a special shipping deal to Australia

 

[awsum140]

I just got an Xtar VP-1 and I'm very impressed, so far anyway. FasTech has it for under $32, with shipping at the moment. It doesn't do NiCD or NiMH batteries and only has two bays, but it is algorithm specific for lithium ion and does an excellent job of recharging them. I use it on 18350 and 18650 batteries with no problem.

 

[308hjute]

Vapdad, apologies I saw you ask this question on AVF and meant to comment. As WarHawk said, if it can charge 18650's and 16340's, then it can charge 18350's. I've got one coming and intend using it for 500's, 650's and 350's. Just be aware also if you do get one, that the plug on it is not AU so you will need to grab an adapter from DSE or somewhere similar.

 

[Rickajho]

The Intellicharger's are getting too many bad reports on ECF lately for me to suggest them. The most recent report - guess what? They don't even have reverse polarity protection. Put a battery in backwards and it kills a channel.

The efest looks nice but it's so new I don't know how it's doing out in the field.

If that's a genuine xtar vp1 on fasttech that's a great price on a great charger.

 

[308hjute]

Nope, the Jetbeam we are referring to does have reverse polarity protection.

Specs;

Description :
The Intellicharge i4 is universal, automatic smart-charger compatible with almost all types of rechargeable batteries thus eliminating the need to own several chargers. The i4 is able to automatically identify Li-ion, Ni-MH and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries and apply an appropriate charging mode (constant Charge Current (CC), Constant Charge Voltage (CV) and Trickle Charge). Each of the i4’s four microcomputer-controlled charging slots is capable of monitoring and charging batteries independently. Additionally, yellow and blue power/ charging status indicator lights could visibly indicate battery status and charging process. i4 : The all-new highly advanced smart charger. It’s as simple aas insert, detect and charge.

Features :

- Capable of charging 4 batteries simultaneously
- Each of the four battery slots monitors and charges independently
- Automatically identifies Li-ion, Ni-MH and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries
- Features three charging modes (CC, CV and Trickle Charge)
- Automatically detects battery statue and selects the appropriate voltage and charge mode
- 3 Color LED displays charging rpogress for each battery
- Auto matically stops charging when complete
- Features reverse polarity protection
- Certified by both RoHS and CE
- Input : AC 110 – 220V 50/60Hz / DC 12V
- Output (MAX) : 4.2V 500mA x 4 / 1.4V 750mA x 4
- Weight : 175 g
- Size : 13.7 x 9.8 x 3.7
- Cable Length : 90 cm

Compatible with :

Li-ion : 26650, 22650 ,18650, 17670, 18490, 17500, 17335, 16340(RCR123), 14500, 10440
Ni-MH/ Ni-Cd : AA, AAA , C

Note : Depends on the battery size, you may not be able to use 4 slots to charge above battery type at the same time.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

The Intellicharger's are getting too many bad reports on ECF lately for me to suggest them. The most recent report - guess what? They don't even have reverse polarity protection. Put a battery in backwards and it kills a channel.

The efest looks nice but it's so new I don't know how it's doing out in the field.

If that's a genuine xtar vp1 on fasttech that's a great price on a great charger.

same ones I have seen...bummer huh

 

[Rickajho]

Nope, the Jetbeam we are referring to does have reverse polarity protection.

In theory maybe. In the real world? Perhaps not so much:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/464435-keep-intellicharger-i4-plugged.html

"When I received the intellicharger i4 I accidentally put the battery in reverse and fried one of the slots , that slot does not work any longer ( will not charge battery ) but, the other three slots work fine ..."

There's a lot of things - in theory - that an Intellicharger shouldn't do either.

 

[JulesXsmokr]

I have the VP1 - I charge 2 18650's at the same time, the charger does not even get warm at the first 2 charging rates. I think its well made..
It has a scratch and see hologram on it, to see if it is indeed genuine!

 

[Cavediver]

I just got an Xtar VP-1 and I'm very impressed, so far anyway. FasTech has it for under $32, with shipping at the moment. It doesn't do NiCD or NiMH batteries and only has two bays, but it is algorithm specific for lithium ion and does an excellent job of recharging them. I use it on 18350 and 18650 batteries with no problem.

Did it have the (working...) authentication sticker / code? That is a pretty good deal. The best price I've found is $40, and only if you can catch a 20% off sale.

 

[awsum140]

Did it have the (working...) authentication sticker / code? That is a pretty good deal. The best price I've found is $40, and only if you can catch a 20% off sale.

Beats me, I paid more for mine, off of eBay, and got it over a week ago. Mine does have the "authentication" scratch-off code. I will say if I had known about the price on FasTech and wasn't in a big rush, my cheapie died, I wouldn't have hesitated to order from them. But that's just me.

 

[Cavediver]

Beats me, I paid more for mine, off of eBay, and got it over a week ago. Mine does have the "authentication" scratch-off code. I will say if I had known about the price on FasTech and wasn't in a big rush, my cheapie died, I wouldn't have hesitated to order from them. But that's just me.

Ah.. Gotcha. I thought you meant you'd ordered yours from FastTech.
I'd probably do it as well; it seems they have a reputation for offering genuine merchandise when it's labeled as such, even if it is grey market stock.

 

[vapdad]

Thanks to all for your input.

I ended up ordering the JetBeam. For around AU$21 delivered, can't go wrong.

Cheers.

 

[vapdad]

Vapdad, apologies I saw you ask this question on AVF and meant to comment. As WarHawk said, if it can charge 18650's and 16340's, then it can charge 18350's. I've got one coming and intend using it for 500's, 650's and 350's. Just be aware also if you do get one, that the plug on it is not AU so you will need to grab an adapter from DSE or somewhere similar.

G'day,

I contacted the seller and was informed that the charger will come with an AU plug and lead (at my request).

Cheers.