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* [http://www.flashlightz.com/product.php?product=171829 Pila IBC 4-Stage Charger] - Has 2 independent bays and will charge batteries 65-67mm long batteries by default and 50mm long using the included adapters. It charges batteries at up to 600 mA and correctly terminates at 4.2 volts. This charger is often recommended in the forums. Because of the 600 ma charging rate, it is not appropriate for 10440 cells which often are 500 mAh. Note that Pila only recommends this charger be used with Pila cells, but it will work fine with any li-ion cells, but will require your own adapters for 16340's. About $45. [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=201323 CPF thread] | * [http://www.flashlightz.com/product.php?product=171829 Pila IBC 4-Stage Charger] - Has 2 independent bays and will charge batteries 65-67mm long batteries by default and 50mm long using the included adapters. It charges batteries at up to 600 mA and correctly terminates at 4.2 volts. This charger is often recommended in the forums. Because of the 600 ma charging rate, it is not appropriate for 10440 cells which often are 500 mAh. Note that Pila only recommends this charger be used with Pila cells, but it will work fine with any li-ion cells, but will require your own adapters for 16340's. About $45. [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=201323 CPF thread] | ||
* [http://www.sbflashlights.com/Batteries-Chargers/Xtar-WP2-II-Li-Ion-Charger-p136.html XTAR WP2 Mk II] - 2-bay 18650 charger but spacers | * [http://www.sbflashlights.com/Batteries-Chargers/Xtar-WP2-II-Li-Ion-Charger-p136.html XTAR WP2 Mk II] - 2-bay 18650 charger but includes spacers for smaller batteries and a 12V car adapter. Can charge at 500mAh or 1000mAh and uses proper CC/CV charging. Has a USB 5V out port that will supply power to USB devices if a charged battery is in the charger. About $20. Also available is the [http://www.sbflashlights.com/Batteries-Chargers/Xtar-WP6-II-Charger-p126.html WP6 6-bay charger] for $38. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/4148 Review at BLF], [http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20Xtar%20WP2%20II%20UK.html HKJ's Review]. | ||
* [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1251~r.72863811 Ultrafire WF-139] - Rarely recommended, but this two-bay charger seems to be used often and is less expensive than the Pila. Some models seem to charge batteries over 4.2 volts, while others seem to terminate correctly. It can do various sizes of batteries up to 18650, but the charge rate is too high for 10440's. It has two independent bays. In addition to DealExtreme, it is available from AW, Lighthound, and some other online dealers. Less than $20. | * [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1251~r.72863811 Ultrafire WF-139] - Rarely recommended, but this two-bay charger seems to be used often and is less expensive than the Pila. Some models seem to charge batteries over 4.2 volts, while others seem to terminate correctly. It can do various sizes of batteries up to 18650, but the charge rate is too high for 10440's. It has two independent bays. In addition to DealExtreme, it is available from AW, Lighthound, and some other online dealers. Less than $20. | ||