Best 18650 charger

[zifnab69]

hello
is someboddy know a good 18650 charger ?
thank you

 

[Gregozedobe]

I like cottonpickers USB based Li-ion charger. It is available in several different models/currents, some of which are suitable for charging 18650's. Have a look for it at CPF Marketplace (later, it is down just at the moment).

 

[MartinDWhite]

The Pila IBC is a very good charger.

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

The Pila IBC and the model by cottonpickers both use the CC/CV method, which is what you want.

 

[BoarHunter]

Best ? Simple, mine, made from a Samsung TCH137 charger. CC/CV 650mA CC, no trickle, security timer etc... all that for 5 €, two wires and a couple of small magnets. :)

 

[old4570]

If I had to recommend one At this time = Xtar 2 Bay ...
Good old trusted ? Ultrafire WF-139

 

[infinus]

Selfbuilt seemed high on the 4sevens charger..... assuming you wait until the current crop with the high current bug is all phased out/recalled. It offers a lot of flexibility in cell size and currents supported, but only charges one cell at a time.

Other then that, the Pila is good, but I love my cottonpickers!

 

[zifnab69]

i'll like to found one "not to expensive" and working on 220v

 

[polarion]

The Pila works well on 220V AC(100-240V) 50-60Hz and even on 12VDC if you buy the extra kit for it.
Could not find the manufacturers link but you can read about it here: http://www.oveready.com/batteries-c.../pila-ibc-lithium-charger-cc/cv-/prod_44.html

 

[zifnab69]

I read that we must use pila battery with pila charger. Is it thrue ? Or may i use battery from DX or other shop ?

 

[polarion]

I have used batteries from AW for about two years now with good results! AW 2900mAh to be more spesific.
http://www.oveready.com/batteries-c...900-li-ion-rechargeable-battery/prod_186.html

 

[rich297]

I read that we must use pila battery with pila charger. Is it thrue ? Or may i use battery from DX or other shop ?

You are reading that from Pila's literature I assume. When I got my Pila charger, I believe the operating instructions gave strong warning about charging cells other than Pila's. I interpreted that to be a marketing effort to motivate me to purchase Pila cells in addition to their charger. I ignored the warning based on many accounts here at CPF of Pila charger owners charging various brands and sizes of Li-ion cells without adverse consequences. In the three months that I've owned a Pila charger, I've recharged various sizes of AW protected LiCo and AW IMR cells with no problems.

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

The "only use Pila cells" is to cover their butts for liability. Use a quality cell with the Pila, and you'll be fine.