Test/Review of Charger Xtar VP2

[ven]

I have an Xtar VP2 that I just smoked(literally, smoke came out of it). Can anyone recommend a new 4 slot charger?
Thanks.

Check the opus bt c3100 v2.2 out, good value charger and can do your 4 cells at 1a each(up to 2a on bays 1+4)

 

[Gauss163]

I have an Xtar VP2 that I just smoked(literally, smoke came out of it)

Please tell us more. What were you doing when this happened? Do you have photos of the internals so we can see what component(s) failed?

 

[greatbluewhite]

Is the power supply 110-220V?

 

[greatbluewhite]

Fyi, as an answer to my own question, I've been informed by a vendor that the power supply is 100-240V.

 

[OldSage]

HKJ, thanks for review.
New to the world of 18650 sized Lithium batteries and their chargers.
Need for home and recreational use higher efficiency torches has opened a new world.
VP2 seems to be a durable and popular charger. Reasonable price. Overall looks to be a good value.
On the wish list.

 

[marcosg]

Hello,
One quick question: Can I use the Ac adapter of the VP2 which is rated :
50/60Hz 0.4max output 12V—1000mA
On my SP1 which is rated 50/60Hz 0.35max output 12V—1000mA?

they look pretty much the same, only difference is the input from 0.4 to 3.5.
the output is the same. Just trying to save some outlets with so many ac adapters that I already have

 

[Gauss163]

^^^ Yes, just be sure that the barrel plug has the same polarity (almost always the tip is positive).

 

[marcosg]

^^^ Yes, just be sure that the barrel plug has the same polarity (almost always the tip is positive).

Thanks Gauss. The tips are the same on both.