Basic question for you awesome battery experts!

[Outofit]

This may be a really basic question, and I hope it's not too stupid to ask here. I have a "DSD charger for 16340 (CR123A) 18650 & 17670" - That's exactly what it says on the bottom of the charger. Can I also charge 18350's in this? I'm going to assume the answer is no, unless you guys know it's ok. Thanks! :)

 

[Knight_Light]

This may be a really basic question, and I hope it's not too stupid to ask here. I have a "DSD charger for 16340 (CR123A) 18650 & 17670" - That's exactly what it says on the bottom of the charger. Can I also charge 18350's in this? I'm going to assume the answer is no, unless you guys know it's ok. Thanks!

You can charge the battery in this charger provided it meets the following requirements.

• The battery physically fits into the charger.
• The battery chemistry is compatible with the Chargers voltage output.
• The charge current is not higher than .5C.

 

[PapaLumen]

Yes you can. Also a 16340 is also known as RCR123 not CR123 (CR123 is not rechargeable).

 

[Outofit]

Thank you dudes! :thumbsup:

 

[jasonck08]

I would invest $15-20 or so into a new charger. The DSD is not a proper charger is not CC/CV, and the CC stage is quite low (slow charge times).

 

[Wiggle]

If it can charge 16340 and 18650, 18350 should be fine.