FS : C-cell Li-ion Charger

[LITEmania]

http://etendue.cafe24.com/file_data/etendue/20070405180817-C%20CELL%20CHARGER.jpg

Spec. :
- Number of Cells : 1 (Li-Ion)
- Charging Voltage : 4.20V [Auto shut off at 4.2V]
- Charging Current (A) : 1.50A (Actual 1.2A)
- Max Watts : 6.30 Input
- VAC : 100 to 250
- Dimension L*W*H(mm) : 95 x53 x33
- Operating Temp : 0˚C to 40˚C with no derating
- Storage Temp : -30˚C to 85˚C

Price :
- 25$ each
- Price include the AC power cable and C-cell holder with Jack.
- I will drop a 220V->110V plug adapter for the members in conus.
http://etendue.cafe24.com/file_data/etendue/C%20CELL%20CHARGER%20contents.jpg

Shipping Handling :
- 10$ per an order [edit]-> s/h increased to 10$ due to heavier weight.[edit]

[edit] option : New holder with Jack : 4$ each [edit]


Shipment : started

Payment : Paypal to warren.cho@gmail.com
Please write "CPF ID", "c-cell charger", "Quantity"
W.O.S. : International Registered Mail. [Trackable at my signature line]

cheers !


From Oct.14.2007 the battery holders will be upgraded, same price, longer tray, safer contact spring at minus(-)
cheers.
http://etendue.cafe24.com/file_data/etendue/c-cell%20holder.jpg

warren,

[PhantomPhoton]

Might be what I'm looking for. :goodjob:

But I'm slightly confused...
what exactly do we get? Just the cradle /w the jack as seen in the second picture? Or do we get what's in the third picture too? I assume by AC power cable you mean the same generic 2-pin female power cable that many other various electronics, like my PS2, uses?

Also, I'm just confirming that this charger shuts off completely at 4.2V? I don't want the battery protection circuits to be doing the shutoff, don't want trickle; I want the charger to shut off with the battery PCB as a secondary line of defense.

Sorry if I come off as pushy or rude, not intended. But these AW C LiIons are not mere playthings and an accident with one would be a significant incident. I don't want youall reading on BBC about me blowing my home up.
:lolsign:

Thanks

[LITEmania]

what exactly do we get? Just the cradle /w the jack as seen in the second picture? Or do we get what's in the third picture too?
Third picture minus C-cell. :) Read the title, please.


I assume by AC power cable you mean the same generic 2-pin female power cable that many other various electronics, like my PS2, uses?
Yes. :)


Also, I'm just confirming that this charger shuts off completely at 4.2V?
Yes, completely auto shut off at 4.2V.
All chargers passed 100% OutGoing Inspection by the maker.

Thanks

Warren,

[Nebula]

Warren - PP inbound for:

1x C cell charger with holder @ $23.00;
1x Q-III FluPIC board (GoldServe), @ $15.00;
3x JCR2 Candle Case @ $2.80 each = $8.40;
3x Bare Star MCPCB (ceramic di-electric layer) for Lux-III or V @ $1.00 each = $3.00;
2x Bare Star Hexa MCPCB for K2 @ $1.00 each = $2.00;
1x Tri-sink for C @ $17.00.
Shipping Handling @ $5.00 per order.

Total = $73.40.

Thanks. Kirk

:paypal: :thanks:

[Niteowl]

I believe I understand what cord is required, but could you please post a pic of the AC power cord inlet so there is no doubt as to what we need?

[cue003]

Good stuff. So we need to find/buy/borrow the plug from the charger to the wall, right?

[NIGHTGUY]

Warren,

Why don't you sell the package with the power cord (at additional price) to keep things simple.

[adirondackdestroyer]

Warren,

Why don't you sell the package with the power cord (at additional price) to keep things simple.

Ditto. This charger is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I want a 2C ROP more than anything but was holding of until a charger like this was created.

[LITEmania]

OK.

Price :
- 25$ each
- Price include the AC power cable.
- Price does not include 220V->110V plug adapter

Main post edited.

Warren,

[LITEmania]

Kirk ;
Will ship the power cord together. No need to add. 2$ only for you.
thanks
Warren,

[Rommul]

Am I to assume that this charger will only charge single cells packs?

In other words it could charge two cells in parallel but not two cells in series?

[Nebula]

Warren - Thanks so much. Kirk


Kirk ;
Will ship the power cord together. No need to add. 2$ only for you.
thanks
Warren,

[adirondackdestroyer]

Ok, I have a couple of questions before I order.


"Price :
- 25$ each
- Price include the AC power cable.
- Price does not include 220V->110V plug adapter"


I will be using this in the U.S, will I need a 220v->110v plug adapter? I don't really know what that is so I want to make sure first before ordering.

I would also be using these cells in a 2C ROP HI, would it be alright for me to charge 1 cell and when it is done charge the other one and then when both of them are finished put them in? I was wondering since all of my other chargers charge both cells at the same time so they go into the light with the same voltage and one of them doesn't get a much longer cool down period (like it would using this charger and charger two cells one after the other).

Thanks

[LITEmania]

Am I to assume that this charger will only charge single cells packs?

In other words it could charge two cells in parallel but not two cells in series?

I recommend to charge a single cell at a time.

warren,

[Niteowl]

Ok, I have a couple of questions before I order.
.........I will be using this in the U.S, will I need a 220v->110v plug adapter? I don't really know what that is so I want to make sure first before ordering............


The specs state "- VAC : 100 to 250". I read this as input voltage range.

To use the supplied cord, you would need an adapter. It looks like you could use a standard polarized 110 VAC cord to power the charger. That's why I wanted to see a pic of the power inlet socket.

Am I on the right track Warren?

[LITEmania]

http://etendue.cafe24.com/file_data/etendue/20070406172129-adapter.jpg

.....is it difficult to get in US ? :shrug:

OKie, I will ship free this adapter for members in CONUS.....

[adirondackdestroyer]

http://etendue.cafe24.com/file_data/etendue/20070406172129-adapter.jpg

.....is it difficult to get in US ? :shrug:

OKie, I will ship free this adapter for members in CONUS.....


Alright, great! All the needed items are included now, right?

You still haven't answered my question above though.

"I would also be using these cells in a 2C ROP HI, would it be alright for me to charge 1 cell and when it is done charge the other one and then when both of them are finished put them in? I was wondering since all of my other chargers charge both cells at the same time so they go into the light with the same voltage and one of them doesn't get a much longer cool down period (like it would using this charger and charger two cells one after the other)."

[martonic]

You can top up the first-charged cell after you charge the second one. That should go quickly, and the second one will not cool down for long.

[adirondackdestroyer]

You can top up the first-charged cell after you charge the second one. That should go quickly, and the second one will not cool down for long.

Great! For some stupid reason I didn't really think of that. Is that what you (everyone else) is doing?
I'm about to buy one of these but am waiting for Litemania to respond and make sure EVERYTHING is included to charge a C cell li Ion in the U.S.

[LITEmania]

..am waiting for Litemania to respond and make sure EVERYTHING is included to charge a C cell li Ion in the U.S.

Yeah, everything is included.

warren

This is my 3000th post ! :party:

[LiteFan]

Warren,

Is it possible your supplier could modify this charger to charge 2 cells at one time?

[rcnuk]

LITEmania,
I'll take:
1ea C cell charger/holder with CONUS adapter = $25
Shipping = $5

Total = $30

:paypal:

[Mirage_Man]

:paypal: for...

1 x C cell charger for CONUS member $25
Shipping $5
Total = $30

Thanks!

[DMC]

Paypal sent for


I do not need the 220V power cord or the 220V-110V plug adapter
1 x C cell charger for $25
Shipping $5
Total = $30

CPFID: DMC

Thanks!

[LITEmania]

Nebula
rcnuk
Mirage_Man
DMC

shipped this morning.

warren,

[bxstylez]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/images/smilies/paypal.gif for...

1 x C cell charger for CONUS member $25
Shipping $5
Total = $30

Thanks!

[bxstylez]

hey litemania:

any shipping updates regarding my order above?

thanks!

[LITEmania]

will ship today. thanks.

[PhantomPhoton]

:paypal:

One C-Cell Charger: $25
Shipping: $5

Total: $30

Thank You LITEmania

[jefft]

Warren, would it be possible to purchase extra holders? If so, how much would you sell them for?

[LITEmania]

PhantomPhoton : will ship on Monday.

jefft : 2$ more.

Warren,

[jefft]

Warren, Paypal sent for (1) charger and (2) extra holders with charging plugs. Thanks!!

[citizenal]

I will take 2 chargers..


Paypal on its way!
Thanks

Edit: I will actually take 3 chargers.. Paypal sent!

[Nebula]

Warren - My package arrived yesterday. Everything looks great. Thanks. Kirk

[DeLighted]

How long does it take to charge a cell that is completely discharged?

Thanks, Kent

[weedle256]

LITEmania,
I'll take:
1ea C cell charger/holder with CONUS adapter = $25
Shipping = $5

Total = $30

:paypal:

[brunt_sp]

PP sent for 1 X charger with conus adapter (I will use it in the US) and 2 X extra holders. $34.

[DMC]

Charger arrive today. I was able to use the charger with my AW C Cells. Thanks!

[habibi]

Hi!

PP sent for 1 c-cell charger and shipping, 30 USD

Thank you!

Regards from Germany

[LEDcandle]

I was wondering since all of my other chargers charge both cells at the same time so they go into the light with the same voltage and one of them doesn't get a much longer cool down period (like it would using this charger and charger two cells one after the other)."

Li-ons hardly even 'cool off' much voltage in months, much less a few hours. Even if they were charged the same time, different batts often come out at slightly diff voltages.

I've mentioned this many times before.. some people expect their 4.18v charged li-ons to cool off in a couple of days to 4v so that they can use 2 of 'em in an 8v max application; not gonna happen.

[AndyTiedye]

How much capacity would you lose if you only charged them to 4 volts?

[bbb18c1]

paypal sent for:

1 charger + 220V->110V plug adapter: $25
shipping: $5
total: $30

thank you

[choppers]

:paypal:

1 x C cell charger for CONUS member $25
Shipping $5
Total = $30

Thanks!

[DM51]

How much capacity would you lose if you only charged them to 4 volts?4.0v = 80% of full (4.2v) capacity.

With a different cradle, this would be quite a good charger for a single 18650 - at 1.5A, ~0.7C (if 1.2A actual, 0.55C). Or you could do 2 x 18650s in parallel at ~0.35C, not as good but about the same rate as from a Pila charger for example. I'll be interested to hear how people get on with this, and how accurate the termination voltage is.

[gswitter]

Paypal sent:

1x C-cell Li-ion charger (for CONUS) - $25
1x Kydex belt holster dual for Fenix L0P - $16
1x (Surplus Sale #43) 2 stage tail cap [Natural color] for MK-I - $5

Shipping: $5

Total: $51

[gchand]

Hi Warren,

PayPal has been sent for (2) Li-ion chrgers with AC power cord, USA
adapter, and C-cell holder.

Many thanks for bring these fine products to us CPF folks!


George

[xiorcal]

Hi Warren,
What power frequency range does the charger accept? 50~60Hz?
Will it detect overdischarged Cells? (Not supposed to happen, but could with a low current application) If it detects overdischarged cells, will it bring them back to spec. and charge them?
Thanks,
Xiorcal

[citizenal]

Any update if our chargers have been sent out?

[jch79]

:paypal: for (1) Li-ion charger with AC power cord, USA adapter, and C-cell holder.

[softfeel]

From AWs sales thread:

The optimal charging rate of these C cells is 2.0 - 2.5A. You can use RC type chargers such as Triton, ICE, etc. for fast and reliable charging

Will that be a problem with this charger ( - Charging Current (A) : 1.50A (Actual 1.2A))?