Question about Klarus k1 & fenix 14500 3.6v??

SpyderHS08 · Apr 23, 2018

Hey guys so I just got a new fenix Ld12 and two fenix arb-L14-800 which are rechargeable aa 14500 batteries but only 3.6v. My klarus has a charge setting for li-ion 3.7v, I pop the fenix battery in to charge and that is the selection it uses. Is this safe? To charge the 800mah 3.6v on a 3.7v klarus setting??

Side note—I never just toss a battery on the charger and leave. It's always close by so I'm not worried about a fire or anything extreme. Just want to get the most from my batteries.

thanks all
Harry

fmc1 · Apr 26, 2018

Yes use the 3.7V setting. It's the correct chemistry setting for that battery. Also use .5A current It's a little high for a 800mAh LiIon battery by no means dangerous. I have a Klarus K1 it's been a while since I have used it so I don't remember if the default current is .5A.

Frank

SpyderHS08 · Apr 29, 2018

Great! Thanks Frank

hiuintahs · May 1, 2018

Who knows why Fenix calls that a 3.6v battery. Fenix calls some of their lithium ion rechargeable cells 3.6v and some 3.7v and all charge up using typical lithium ion chargers with termination voltage at 4.20v. I once emailed Fenix on the source of the cell in their 14500 battery and they said it was a Sanyo cell......which is very common in other 14500 batteries that are called 3.7v.

SpyderHS08 · May 1, 2018

Good to know, thanks hiuintahs

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