Protege charger broke, Help!

[designinme]

My Protege charger just failed. Do any stores carry these or would another type of charger be able to work while I order one. Pure Smoker shows they are on back order and no local stores that I can find sell them. I have been off of cigarettes for 4 weeks and I dont want to fail now.
Thanks

 

[CaSHMeRe]

designinme ... We have them in stock - They aren't backordered! Will ship ASAP!

 

[Gibby]

My Protege charger just failed. Do any stores carry these or would another type of charger be able to work while I order one. Pure Smoker shows they are on back order and no local stores that I can find sell them. I have been off of cigarettes for 4 weeks and I dont want to fail now.
Thanks

Describe failed...

 

[CaSHMeRe]

yeah, good question Gibby! Did only 1 side break? Or did the entire unit fail some how?

 

[designinme]

I contacted Pure Smoker when I got the charger because it made a static noise when I first put the batteries in the unit but soon went away as they charged. I noticed one of the lights started to go dim the other day but it still worked fine. Now the lights are off and its only responsive if you tap the side. Tapping it got one battery to charge last night, now nothing. I have tried to charge with no lights and nothing.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Hmmm ... One of mine makes a buzzing sound when charging. Shoot Casey an email and tell her Steve said we would replace it.

 

[designinme]

Thanks Steve! I just sent her an email.

 

[Gibby]

I contacted Pure Smoker when I got the charger because it made a static noise when I first put the batteries in the unit but soon went away as they charged. I noticed one of the lights started to go dim the other day but it still worked fine. Now the lights are off and its only responsive if you tap the side. Tapping it got one battery to charge last night, now nothing. I have tried to charge with no lights and nothing.

Yeah, sounds like it got fried because of a shorted wire somewhere, nothing much you can do about that.

 

[Collateral5]

I contacted Pure Smoker when I got the charger because it made a static noise when I first put the batteries in the unit but soon went away as they charged. I noticed one of the lights started to go dim the other day but it still worked fine. Now the lights are off and its only responsive if you tap the side. Tapping it got one battery to charge last night, now nothing. I have tried to charge with no lights and nothing.

Wow. That's weird. When I got mine the right light it was a dim red/green when I used it. The left side still is bright and seems to charge just fine but I hope mine doesn't turn out like yours does. I haven't had my protege for a few weeks so I haven't been charging the batteries with it but do have another battery charger so I hope that one works fine if mine busts lol.

 

[Smooth Opervapor]

I have a similar issue with my protege charger as well. As of this writing, the right side green light does not come on at all. Both sides showed a green light for the first week then the right side went out. Both sides still charge so far but I haven't heard any unusual sounds from the device.

 

[Wench]

That's a good reminder also.. * note to self* Pick up a spare charger , just in case.

 

[markarich159]

Here's a fairly inexpensive, USA sourced substitute for the Trustfire multifunction TR-001. I've read on a few candlepower forums that this Ultrafire wf-139 multifuntion charger is actually preferred by RC & Flashlight enthusiasts over the TR-001. Apparently the charge rate is somewhat faster; along with a few other positive features. I've ordered several times from Batteryjunction.com & can vouge that they ship FAST. They're located in Connecticut. Here it is:

Ultrafire wf-139 Lithium Ion battery charger 14500, 17500, 17670, 18500, 18650, 18670

 

[fiddler]

Same story here. Right side green light was always dim. No sounds, and both sides charge, with 14500 or 18650.

 

[lexgar]

Had my Protege and charger for about 5 weeks and a few days ago I noticed that the cord had separated from the stress relief grommet on both ends and was showing bare wires. Luckily, I caught it before it shorted out.

Although I know that the crew at Puresmoker would gladly replace the cord, time was critical and I found one at a local electronic store for $3.25 and the gas to get there.

It is the same cord as on my Toshiba laptop ac adapter. Since that adapter has failed, now I have 2.

Keep and eye on the cord, if it comes out of the grommet, it will short out the unit.

 

[BrockJ]

Here's a fairly inexpensive, USA sourced substitute for the Trustfire multifunction TR-001. I've read on a few candlepower forums that this Ultrafire wf-139 multifuntion charger is actually preferred by RC & Flashlight enthusiasts over the TR-001. Apparently the charge rate is somewhat faster; along with a few other positive features. I've ordered several times from Batteryjunction.com & can vouge that they ship FAST. They're located in Connecticut. Here it is:

Ultrafire wf-139 Lithium Ion battery charger 14500, 17500, 17670, 18500, 18650, 18670

I have two of these chargers and they're great. Got them with battery combos (or something). It's nice to have multiples while preparing for a flight week.

 

[outz]

Wow. That's weird. When I got mine the right light it was a dim red/green when I used it. The left side still is bright and seems to charge just fine but I hope mine doesn't turn out like yours does. I haven't had my protege for a few weeks so I haven't been charging the batteries with it but do have another battery charger so I hope that one works fine if mine busts lol.

mines doing the same thing... but i think it seems to still be charging so far.
both lights worked fine the first week.