That's the exact same charger that comes with the Dino Direct
[Ultrafire WF-502B R2 +18650+ charger for $5.35 after coupon]
package deal.
Crap I got this one http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ac-lithium-battery-charger-with-led-indicators-for-18650-1meter100v240v-p-5643. I knew I shoulda spent more on a quality charger. I hope it doesn't have the same problems.
@ luxi: " I knew I shoulda spent more on a quality charger."
Better odds, but no guarantee. I recently got my Xtar WP2 ii which is giving problems. And I'm not alone.. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/4032
Small beer compared to wiljen's disaster but adds to the Chinese QC lottery.
Got one from DD. Works perfectly so far. Cut off 4.2 volts
I had an issue with a bad light and it took some time, but Jim made it right in the long run try e-mailing him direct:
"MANAFONT - Jim" <jim@manafont.com>
Video requested by manafont clearly shows chargers burnout within 60 seconds of turning them on. All batteries in the test were between 3.7 and 3.9V when placed in the cradles.
Can't get the vid to play on my pc, but your description sounds like all Jim should need. Keep us posted..
I watched the video and it is very obvious that the chargers are faulty. The first one doesnt even seem to work at all and the other 2 just crackle and pop then a stream of smoke follows.
I hope it gets solved now proving it on a video to Manafont.
I work on an after sales department, and I have to understand both positions, I don't give money back just from a pair of emails or a phone call, I need to be sure about it ,as everyday I am asked for faulty materials and missing materials that are the customers fault, but 99% of them try to tell it is not their own fault..
And regarding Manafont checking each item they receive, beleive me it is not a chineese problem almost nobody does on a finished product, just people who assemble normally.
see......... 2,70€ 1 pcs
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but works
Just received my charger today (double 18650 version I mentioned earlier, ordered exactly 3 weeks ago) and threw in a battery for about 45 minutes and counting with no problems so far. I'll edit this post if anything happens, but it looks like I got a good one.
they are still processing my request so no news. Hopefully they will decide soon how they are going to handle it.
I was notified today that Manafont was shipping 100% replacement for the bad chargers after reviewing what I had sent them.
Took a couple of weeks to get it all sorted out, but they did come through and I feel that I should post that as loudly as I posted the failure to check them in the first place.
Wish it hadn't happened, but they did live up to their commitment and fixed the problem when it did in a reasonable length of time and with minimal hassles.
I'll certainly order from them again. (Just maybe a different model).
Great news. Now that that is sorted out I was wondering, what does a guy have to do to get on your Christmas list?
That is very good news, and it is reasonable you were worried and disappointed, but it is a big amount of them, and it needs to be checked.
Great news, and top marks to Manafont. Wish I could be sure of CS like that even here at home in the UK. I expect they needed video evidence etc to claim from their own supplier. Glad it's turned out right for you.