Is it okay to use AW 14500 IMR in Pila charger?

[New_World]

Is it safe to use aw 14500 IMR in Pila IBC charger?

I know that you're not supposed to charge 14440s in the pila, but idk about these.

any concerns?

thanks in advance.



****IMR14500 specs

Nominal Voltage : 3.7V
Capacity : 600mAH
Lowest Discharge Voltage : 2.50V
Standard Charge : CC/CV ( max. charging rate 1.5A )
Cycle Life : > 500 cycles
Max. continuous discharge rate : 4A
Operating Discharge Temperature : -10 - 60 Degree Celsius
Size : 14.07mm ( diameter ) x 48.80mm ( height ) +/- .1mm

 

[Nil Einne]

Well from a quick search the charging current of the Pila is 600mA. The max charge rate according to the specs is 1.5A. So it's well below the maximum in other words should be fine in theory. I'm not sure how it will affect the lifespan. Of course being able to charge at a high rate is one of the features of IMR so it isn't surprising. In any case if the cells are true 600mA then a 600mA charge rate is only 1C so within normal accepted parameters even for li-co (perhaps lower would be better but it's not considered dangerous). And actually various threads I've found like the FAQ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=201323 agree that the Pila IBC is okay even for (good) li-co 14500.

However I'm not sure whether heat could be a problem. If so you may want to leave a fan blowing.

 

[DM51]

Is it safe to use aw 14500 IMR in Pila IBC charger?

Yes - perfectly safe.

 

[BigusLightus]

+1. The Pila comes with a small screw-in adapter that fits the shorter 50mm cells.

 

[Darvis]

+2. In use here and have never noticed a heat issue

 

[New_World]

thanks for the posts & peace of mind.

I'll be picking up some AW 14500 IMRs to charge in the pila. =)

 

[New_World]

I was also wondering if the IMR 16340s are okay as well.

Nominal Voltage : 3.7V
Capacity : 550mAH
Lowest Discharge Voltage : 2.50V
Standard Charge : CC/CV ( max. charging rate 1.5A )
Cycle Life : > 500 cycles
Max. continuous discharge rate : 8C

so it meets the max charge rate?
how do I figure this up?

 

[DM51]

Yes, it's OK for those too. The Pila IBC charges at 600mA per bay, which is well below the max charge rate of 1.5A.