Recommend me a charger, please.

dealgrabber2002 · 2018-10-06T22:45:03.000Z

Can you recommend me a charger that chargers li-ion, lifep04, and nimh that has a refresh/discharge feature? 2 slots, inexpensive.

I already have a Nitecore i2.

Have some old li-ions and eneloops I want to refresh.

Thanks.

DavidEF · 2018-10-06T23:09:47.000Z

I’m also interested in a decent, low-cost charger as described by the OP, except I’d rather have 4 slots.

Funner · 2018-10-07T00:03:30.000Z

I believe Gearbest through Fin’s coupon code has the Liitokala has a 2 slot charger for $5.99. I have the 4 slot and it has been perfect. Very happy with it. Mine came with the wall and car adapter plug. I got it because my nitecore charger over heated and stopped working.

Good luck

Funner · 2018-10-07T00:15:30.000Z

BLF topic but must click on charger pic through BLF for discount, Member is Fin17, coupon post date 10/4/18, item is Liitokala Lii-202: GearBEST's Sale . Rovyvon A5 $15.99 . Convoy S21 $15.99

Code is still working $5.99: https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_424662.html?lkid=10940189

Not sure if it covers all the specs you want, but check it out.

I have the Liitokala Lii-500 and it has been great.

Lightbringer · 2018-10-07T00:10:03.000Z

The almighty Miboxer C4 has 4 slots, but I think it only handles non-Li cells in slot 4.

jigsaw · 2018-10-07T00:10:29.000Z

I’ve been considering this one. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Opus-BT-Intelligent-Compatible-Batteries/dp/B01852TBOU

dealgrabber2002 · 2018-10-07T00:39:33.000Z

Liitokala Lii-202 refresh and charges lifep04?

DavidEF · 2018-10-07T00:43:08.000Z

Funner:

BLF topic but must click on charger pic through BLF for discount, Member is Fin17, coupon post date 10/4/18, item is Liitokala Lii-202: GearBEST's Sale . Rovyvon A5 $15.99 . Convoy S21 $15.99

Code is still working $5.99: https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_424662.html?lkid=10940189

Not sure if it covers all the specs you want, but check it out.

I have the Liitokala Lii-500 and it has been great.

Does it work with LiFePO4 cells? It doesn’t say in the listing. Only Li-Ion, Ni-Cad, and NiMH are listed.

DavidEF · 2018-10-07T00:44:01.000Z

jigsaw:

I’ve been considering this one. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
Amazon.com

Same question as above. LiFePO4?

dealgrabber2002 · 2018-10-07T00:45:02.000Z

Clicked on Fin pictures, no discount.

ven · 2018-10-07T05:26:08.000Z

jigsaw:

I’ve been considering this one. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
Amazon.com

Mine has been excellent, over 2.5yrs(cant even remember how many years total) at least. Plugged in 24/7, been used daily for years until recently. Only down to having a c4-12 sat next to it. I still use the opus for nimhs, also when i am charging more than 4 cells(over spill from the c4-12).

I have already opened up the miboxer c4-12 as a bay spring snapped, so had to repair that the other day.

Back to the opus bt c3100 v2.2, lots of charge current options from 0.2a to 2a on bays 1 and 4. All 4 bays in use limits to 1a each. I have found it to be reliable, flexible and good value.

ven · 2018-10-07T05:33:12.000Z

DavidEF:

jigsaw:

I’ve been considering this one. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
Amazon.com

Same question as above. LiFePO4?

Inside is a switch(i have mine opened up on the back of the charger) and a 3.7/ 4.35/ 4.2v switch can be used. I only use the 4.35(sanyo 16650 cells) and of course the 4.2v for my li ions.
It aint pretty haha

Funner · 2018-10-07T16:26:02.000Z

DavidEF:

Funner:

BLF topic but must click on charger pic through BLF for discount, Member is Fin17, coupon post date 10/4/18, item is Liitokala Lii-202: GearBEST's Sale . Rovyvon A5 $15.99 . Convoy S21 $15.99

Code is still working $5.99: https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_424662.html?lkid=10940189

Not sure if it covers all the specs you want, but check it out.

I have the Liitokala Lii-500 and it has been great.

Does it work with LiFePO4 cells? It doesn’t say in the listing. Only Li-Ion, Ni-Cad, and NiMH are listed.

Not sure. $6

dealgrabber2002 · 2018-10-07T20:24:24.000Z

I found out it charges lifep04. Look at the picture, next to the battery LED icon, second one down, it states it.

Not sure about refresh mode tho.

Funner · 2018-10-07T20:29:15.000Z

Yea, I looked at Gearbest after your last post and I had 2 of those chargers in my cart, says OUT OF STOCK.

That forum of Fin17’s for Gearbest deals is the one to watch.

ActiveAl · 2018-10-08T02:03:01.000Z

jigsaw:

I’ve been considering this one. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

AliExpress has several stores offering the Opus BT 3100 V2.2 for about $29.50. But you'll have to wait 2- 3 weeks for delivery.

Monsieur Lightbringer, don't you own this charger?

Lightbringer · 2018-10-08T03:14:06.000Z

Yeah. Nice, but gets heat-stroke easily and the fan buzzes like an angry bumblebee if you use too much current.

I usually have to stand it on-end to let hot air waft upwards, helping it along, vs having to suck it out sideways.

ven · 2018-10-08T03:53:58.000Z

My fan was noisy out of the box, very noisy in fact. I bought a couple of spares from gearbest(not much over a $1 iirc………….cheap!). Swapped it out and its been quiet ever since(24+ months)

atbglenn · 2018-10-08T03:55:25.000Z

I wonder why Opus uses crappy fans in the first place?

ven · 2018-10-08T16:06:12.000Z

atbglenn:

I wonder why Opus uses crappy fans in the first place?

Guess all down to cost, cheap components= more profit.

Ironically, the cheap fan inside was replaced with another cheap fan of which is quiet . Maybe luck of the draw as they are very cheap. Other than that(not really a major issue as i put up with it for a year), its been faultless.

I usually or have recommended the opus several times of past, for around $30 its hard to beat imo.

Liking the c4-12, like just being able to place cells in the bays without pressing any buttons. Also the auto charge setting it chooses , seems to be spot on. Other than one of the springs snapping(again cheap components), its been very good so far. I have the c4-12 and 3100 v2.2 sat next to each other for most of my down stairs charging.