looking for advice on aw 18650

[jasonm1968]

i need some advice.i just bought a solarforce l1200.i bought aw18650 batteries and a pila charger.the batteries dont fit in the charger.is there away to fix this?ill just send it back if not!it seems to be for aa size batteries.please tell me the best possible charger to buy for these batteries and flashlight.i dont care about price within reason.give me some options to explore.i live in the grand canyon and really need this flashlight to perform!thanks guys!!!:broke:

 

[DM51]

Welcome to CPF, jasonm1968 :)

We have various sub-forums here, and there's one set aside for Battery-related questions, so I'm moving your thread there.

 

[1 what]

Hi Jasonm 1968
Welcome to CPF.
It's possible that the "spacers" included in the Pila charger have fooled you.
They are included so you can charge "shorter" cells.
They screw out and then you can fit an 18650.
See picture.
The L side shows the charger without the spacer.

Hope this helps.
PS You've purchased great cells and charger!

 

[jasonm1968]

thanks you!!i now have the aw batteries charging in the new pila charger.that was a big help im really glad i joined this forum.i almost sent that charger back!thankyou very much!!!:twothumbs

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

You bought a great charger and joined a great forum! :welcome: