bear Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I have a battery charger for 18650 batteries that came with a kit. I have (2)1600 aMh batteries and (1) 2200 mAh. The charger has a single green light that is always green, even when starting the charge on battery.Can these batteries be over-charged? Should I be looking for a better charger? Need some help. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If the light is green, the batteries should be charged. The only thing I can think is that you either put them in the wrong way or they were already pre-charged. Maybe someone can think of something else if that's not it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelveday Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 maybe its a funky charger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Is this a new charger to you? Got a pic. Batteries can be overcharged if you have a faulty charger. This can be dangerous. Pila is considered one of the best chargers out there. They are pricey though: http://www.lighthound.com/Pila-IBC-Charger-for-14500-17500-18500-18650-37-volt-Lithium-Battery-Charger_p_3680.html?gdftrk=gdfV22217_a_7c1238_a_7c7505_a_7c3680 I have this less expensive one that has been working great: http://www.cloudsofvapor.com/store/31-batteries-and-more/8-battery-chargers/25-trustfire-multicharger-tr-001.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) @Jeff, Would you concider this charger to be safe to use for AW 18350 and AW 18490/18500 high drain batteries? I use it to charge a 14500. It reads TrustFire multifunctional charger. output: 4.2v 500Ma Edited March 25, 2012 by Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I have that one Mike. Its been working for 2 years with no problems. All I use now are IMR high drain batts and its worked like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaione Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 @Mike yes as Jeffb said that is a very good charger.. as far as the cheaper ones are concerned that trustfire is trusty:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for the info, I think it's worth investing in a better charger. Rather be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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