Need a charger recommendation for protected RCR123 and 18650.
I read some other threads, but became confused quickly. Some over charge, some under charge, some are more dangerous, some need spacers, and some look complicated. I'd think that the people who can build these fancy batteries can also develop a decent charger!
Considering the following:
Cytac 139 ($19)
Pila IBC ($47)
SheKor ($10)
Turnigy Accucel-6 ($23+)
What I want is something simple, self contained (less parts to lose or keep track of), safe, and provides good capacity charging. I want to leave the batteries in over night, and not have to worry if I forget to unplug the charger after the charge. I want a worry-free safe charger.
The Accucel looks complicated and requires a mess of wires or magnets. I dont want that kind of mess. If theres a simple cradle, then that might be a good solution. I also want the power pack to be built-in. I also dont want to mess with settings, as I have a poor memory and probably wont remember what the correct settings are. I dont want to make battery charging a hobby.
Cytac 139 doesn't appear to terminate after charge, or not obviously stated in the description. This leads me to believe there's a safety risk. Like the idea of not needing spacers.
SheKor terminates after charge, but may not have the battery fully charged. This might be the compromise between safety, fully charged, and simplicity. Like the idea of not needing spacers.
Pila IBC. First, I don't like spacers (just another item to lose over time). Apparently it doesn't come with good spacer for RC123, so I'd need to get creative. It's expesnive!
After writing this, I'm leaning towards the SheKor because of safety, I don't need to maximize the charge, and it's inexpensive. My other option is using non-rechargeables or AA's.
Thanks,
Jake
I read some other threads, but became confused quickly. Some over charge, some under charge, some are more dangerous, some need spacers, and some look complicated. I'd think that the people who can build these fancy batteries can also develop a decent charger!
Considering the following:
Cytac 139 ($19)
Pila IBC ($47)
SheKor ($10)
Turnigy Accucel-6 ($23+)
What I want is something simple, self contained (less parts to lose or keep track of), safe, and provides good capacity charging. I want to leave the batteries in over night, and not have to worry if I forget to unplug the charger after the charge. I want a worry-free safe charger.
The Accucel looks complicated and requires a mess of wires or magnets. I dont want that kind of mess. If theres a simple cradle, then that might be a good solution. I also want the power pack to be built-in. I also dont want to mess with settings, as I have a poor memory and probably wont remember what the correct settings are. I dont want to make battery charging a hobby.
Cytac 139 doesn't appear to terminate after charge, or not obviously stated in the description. This leads me to believe there's a safety risk. Like the idea of not needing spacers.
SheKor terminates after charge, but may not have the battery fully charged. This might be the compromise between safety, fully charged, and simplicity. Like the idea of not needing spacers.
Pila IBC. First, I don't like spacers (just another item to lose over time). Apparently it doesn't come with good spacer for RC123, so I'd need to get creative. It's expesnive!
After writing this, I'm leaning towards the SheKor because of safety, I don't need to maximize the charge, and it's inexpensive. My other option is using non-rechargeables or AA's.
Thanks,
Jake
