Any thoughts on the newer Tenergy 1200 Li-Ion charger?

[jeffosborne]

This Micro-Controlled Li-Po/Li-ion Balance Charger w/ LCD Displayfrom All-battery.com has a max 4-amp per cell charge rate, otherwise looks like the previous 2-amp model:

http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1327

Anyone have feedback on this charger? My old 1/2-amp charger is just too slow....

Jeff O.

 

[zband]

I too am interested in a LI-ion charger with some sort of LCD feedback (mA,V etc), as opposed to "light goes from red to green", but looking to charge a single cell is this unit the answer?

 

[jeffosborne]

Well this unit will certainly charge one cell, or a pack of up to 4 cells, but it does not feature a cell holder. You would either need to make a holder (not rocket science) or use leads with tiny rare-earth magnets to stick to the cell ends. I have ordered one of these chargers to juice-up my 3-cell, 10.8v packs, as well as single 18650's. I have been using an inexpensive, 500ma "red light turns green" Li-Ion charger for the past year. Works fine, but too slow. And no Balance Charging, which my packs may need! Jeff O.