Followup, yeah, might’ve been only partially charged (ie, sketchy “I’m charged” indicator). They all clocked in about 2050mAH on average, so all is well.
Yikes! I got the 2 for deal in august and been using one in my garage since - it's been doing fine, and my son-n-law is using the other. Haven't checked the heat but I don't really leave it on long either.
Yeah, the EBL batteries seem fine… time will only tell if they are capable of a reasonable low self discharge. And who knows if they’ll live for as many charging cycles as claimed. But that charger is a bit suspect. I like the compact size and very readable charging status display, but I’m finding it tends to overcharge cells. I charged an older Eneloop AA on it… got 1.52v. However, I’ve yet to find any cells feeling appreciably warm or hot. The fact that at least a few people here are seeing hot cells means the QC is spotty on this stuff. Figures!
checkout AVE on youtube, for tool reviews he opens the box w/ the proper version. they seem useless to me tbh, or at least only useful for very specific cases, which admittedly some people have…
I don’t get it. Why a chainsaw vs a sawzall-type recip?
I’d rather replace a blade to suit (wood, metal, demo, etc.) vs replace a chain, and even then it’s iffy that you’d be able to get any beyond the spare(s) in the kit.
I’ll give it a shot — I’ve only bought 2 DMM in the last few days —— This cheap one was around $16 through Vipon —It’s big though —I’d hate to be hit over the head with it —pretty accurate compared to my Fluke
280Wh/400W power station, has 100W PD input/output and regulated 12V DC output (says 13.3V 10A). That makes it better than the aftime, however the aftime has MPPT input and this one only has PWM, which is not a big deal unless you plan to charge it via solar.
I received my EBL batteries and charger — I went ahead and top them off in m y Powerex Charger —they top off easily —but today when I ran a capacity test they all tested around 2000 mah —- then they all charged up to that same capacity except one — that one cell was still charging after putting 2900 mah in it —- on a battery that size I usually charge at 800-1000 ma — I think thats what’s happening with the supplied charger —- I tried out the EBL charger with some Turnigy batteries and it worked fine
Hold up on that meter if you want it for flashlights. That Zoyi does not have a low DC range and the 60A setting has a resolution of just 10mA. Much worse accuracy at 2% + 30 (thirty!!!!!) digits. Maybe fine for general stuff although I have no idea of that brand's/product's quality.
That low DC range is the only thing that makes the Uni-T 210 a standout in the world of cheap meters (has 2A, 20A, and 100A with better resolution and accuracy all around). Other units that will do that cost an arm and a leg.