How long does a charge take?

[Seiko]

I searched but couldn't find the answer to this.

How long does it take a pila IBC to charge batteries. 17670, 18650, 14500, 123's? All of them are AW protected if that makes a difference. I understand that it is subjective, as to what state the batteries went into the charger at, but just a rough general idea, so I know when to go check on it.

I got a new charger batteries and flashlight today so I am bouncing off the walls waiting for the battery to be charged!!!

 

[Mr Happy]

As a general rule of thumb it takes 3 hours to charge a lithium ion cell of any size (of the regular lithium cobalt variety). It may take longer if the charger uses a lower current than the maximum, but it cannot safely be faster. This is a result of the CC/CV charging algorithm that must be used: if you try to use a higher current at the start you reach the CV part more quickly and then spend more time in the CV portion of the charge.

 

[Seiko]

Thanks Mr. Happy.
God I remember the days of old when it would take 16 hours to charge a AA..... How far we have come.