Charge ICR123 cells with Pila?

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I did look and search. Found a couple threads but still couldn't figure it out.

I've got AW's new ICR123 3.7V 750 mAh cells.

I've got a Pila charger that says BC2 charger & Output 4.7V / 1.5A * 2

Can I charge these cells with this charger? If so, are there any caveats.

My apologies for not being able to find the answer.

- Jeff

I posted this question in the wrong forum earlier. I think mdocod handle it:

I think that might be too fast a charge rate for those cells... I could be wrong...

might get a better response if you have this thread moved to the batteries section rather than the headlamps section.

 

[AW]

No. The 1.5A charging rate will kill the 750mAH cells in just 1 or 2 cycles. Keep the charging rate under 750mA. BTW, the Pila new IBC charger ( 600mA ) will charge them well.

 

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Thanks, AW.

I have a nano charger. The output is 0.45A so that's 450mA. I tried it on one. It didn't get hot, just warm. After resting an hour it's holding at 4.04V.

I'm thinking the nano charger is OK to use.

- Jeff

 

[AW]

Yes, the Nano charger is fine ( the actual charging rate is about 200mA so it'll be a bit slow but it'll work ).


AW

 

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Thanks.