correct charger?

[Deleted]

is this charger ok for charging SOny vtc5 batteries ?

[Deleted]

hmmm that didn't work. It is an Xtar MC1 charger

[igual]

Personally I would use a nitecore myepack.co.uk/batteries/nitecore-i4-intelligent-charger.html
Or this www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Chargers/XTAR-VP1.Html
It really is not worth skimping on charger or battery as safety is paramount when it comes to charging batteries.

[Deleted]

Thanks. They are both quite a bit more expensive than the one I was looking at though. Is there a major difference between them , other than being able to charge more than one battery at once?

[PinkyPuff]

the nitecore i2 is a cheaper alternative to the i4. Can charge 2 batteries at a time instead of 4. MyEPAck sell this one as well if cst is an issue

[igual]

They have overcharge protection visual indicator of charge status and are a lot better quality.

[Deleted]

well that all sounds quite important. Should probably get a decent charger . Also my batteries- sony vtc5 are unprotected , does this matter ?

[Deleted]

hmmm this one is only a couple quid more XTAR WP2II Intelligent Charger. I presume the intelligent part is the overcharge protection?

[thatguy]

How mcu are you paying for the xtar? The nitecore i2 can be bought for under £13, and can charge li ion imr ni cad and NiMH batteries, while the xtar can only charge lithiums. The extra flexability is nice. Another thing I dont really like about the xtar is it's cutoff voltage. It's a bit too high for lower capacity batteries such as 18350s.

[Deleted]

it's 9 quid. It doesn't say anything on the description about only charging lithium batteries. I only have one battery sony vtc 5 18650 which I think is l-ion . On the page it lists this battery as related product so I am assuming it will work?

[Deleted]

I am just watching youtube video on it now and on the back of the packet it says li-ion charger , so hopefully it will work

[thatguy]

yes, it will work fine for Li-ion batteries. Was only pointing out that the nitecore will charge other types as well if this was something that would be of use to you.

[Deleted]

oh ok thanks. is li-ion not a good type of battery then?

[thatguy]

Lithium ions are fine, the normal ecig type battery. I only mentioned other types because the nitecore can charge your regular rechargable AA AAA and C batteries for remotes, cameras, toys etc, just in case this extra ability was of interest.

[Deleted]

i'm not allowed toys with batteries