Trustfire TR001 and VMAX 18350s

[Tramane Moulton]

They arent charging
But i keep seeing people say they use this model with these batteries

 

[Switched]

They may not be making contact. Try a couple of pennies as spacers if you don't have rare earth magnets on the neg end.

 

[WillyB]

You could also roll up a little aluminum foil, flatten it and put it on the positive side. Especially if they are flat tops like these.

The positive terminal is almost recessed on those chargers.

 

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You could also roll up a little aluminum foil, flatten it and put it on the positive side. Especially if they are flat tops like these.

The positive terminal is almost recessed on those chargers.

Interesting I have never seen those batts before Yup rolled tinfoil as a spacer for the pos end will work great with this charger. I have never used a TR-001 before so didn't know about the pos charge post being recessed.

 

[WillyB]

The positive dimple set behind the plastic makes for an iffy connection for flat tops.

Much better design here.

 

[zoiDman]

The positive dimple set behind the plastic makes for an iffy connection for flat tops.

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I've got one of these White TR-001 chargers and they work with my 18350 Flat Tops.

But I notice that if I just pop them into the Charger, that sometimes they don't make contact. I have to Spin/Wiggle the Battery Slightly to get them to make Contact.