I need charger for 14500s and RC123As

[Centropolis]

Hi, I just bought the some AW rechargeables and I need a charger for it.

The one AW carries is the WF-139 but it needs a spacer for RCR123s. I've read that the TR-001 can charger both 14500s and RCRs without spacers but has problems with the contacts.

Can someone recommend any other chargers that can charger both these types (prefer without spacers) other than the two I've mentioned above?

 

[Marduke]

This should be able to do most anything you want:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4151

 

[Hitthespot]

I have been very happy with my Pila charger. It does require spacers for the 123's but the spacers are built in for the 14500's. They screw into place. I did a review on this charger not too long ago. You may still be able to find it with a quick search.

I bought the 139 charger only to have it fail after three uses. I don't think this is typical but the quality of the Pila is much better.

Good Luck

Bill

 

[Centropolis]

This should be able to do most anything you want:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4151

That's the TR-001 charger that has loose contacts. It's a $10 charger that seems to be able to charge everything! I am a little skeptical about the quality of a $10 charger (includes shipping too!). But according to reviews on DX, it seems to work fine.

 

[Marduke]

A little solder can fix loose contacts.

 

[Centropolis]

A little solder can fix loose contacts.

Do you own this charger? How is it working so far?

 

[glenda17]

The Pila is pushing too much current for 14500 and RCR123's in my opinion, but others are having success with it. Note that Pila told me not to use it with these cells because a typical cell in these sizes would be getting higher than 1C of charge.

My trustfire charger works great for these cells. I still take the batteries out when it turns green but mine doesn't overcharge if I forget.

 

[Centropolis]

The Pila is pushing too much current for 14500 and RCR123's in my opinion, but others are having success with it. Note that Pila told me not to use it with these cells because a typical cell in these sizes would be getting higher than 1C of charge.

My trustfire charger works great for these cells. I still take the batteries out when it turns green but mine doesn't overcharge if I forget.

Which Trustfire model do you have??