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    Any new "high end" chargers in the near future?

    Thank you both for your reply and PM The majority of batteries I have are rescues from the recycling, so fast charging is not a feature that I would be using at all. I am mostly interested in weeding out bad cells and checking capacity/internal resistance. It looks like Vapcell S4 Plus v3.0...
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    Any new "high end" chargers in the near future?

    Hello, I've been away for a long time but I am in the market for a new analyzing charger. I have been considering the SkyRC MC3000, the Opus 3100 v2.2, and the Xtar Dragon VP4. All three have aspects that I am looking for but also some details that I wish could be addressed. I also noticed...
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    "HR" on negative of AA batteriers

    Hi All, Looked for this info with a google search in addition to a forum search here but could not find the answer. I have a random array of AA rechargeables that have "HR" stamped on the negative pole. I assume this indicates a specific OEM but I could be wrong. Thanks for your knowledge in...
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    Help IDing these 18650s

    You're right! http://victpower.en.alibaba.com/product/763247917-0/3_7v_DLG_N18650_2200mah_18650_li_ion_rechargeable_batteries_cell.html Thanks!
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    Help IDing these 18650s

    Just pulled these out of a RAVPower replacement battery for a laptop. The battery pack had written on it the cells are Korean. Any ideas on a manufacturer? Thanks in advance! http://imgur.com/a/jQ7Kp
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    Need help on deciding on a good 18650 USB Power Bank enclosures.

    How about the TOMO power bank? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IM3NZ86/?tag=cpf0b6-20 I really like display, here are a few links with review's/info: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/33711 http://powercartel.com/teardowns/tomo-v8-4-soshine-e3-diy-usb-power-bank-teardown/
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    Is there something special about these NiMH cells?

    I have to replace the battery from my electric tooth brush, the current battery will only last a day or so. Here is the replacement battery: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFD8DTU/?tag=cpf0b6-20 I was thinking of using a standard eneloop as a replacement. However a fully charged AA cell reports...
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    Anyone sell a super compact USB powered NiMH+LiIon charger?

    Yep! Overclocker just posted this: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?399938-New-Klarus-CH1-super-compact-1-bay-charger-powerbank Here's a link to the companies page: http://www.klaruslight.com/plist_show.php?id=179&lge=en
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    Recommend me a charger!

    Hi All! Getting into 18650 cells after using AA/AAA NiMH batteries for a long time. I am looking for a quality charger that has USB output and is relatively cheap. I was looking at the Xtar VP2 which is really nice and reasonably priced. These Efest chargers look ok as well...
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    Can anyone identify these salvaged 18650s?

    Those look identical to the ones I just pulled from an old Dell laptop: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?398971-JERFJ14 Do the cells have and "F" stamped on the bottom?
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    JERFJ14?

    Hi All, I just pulled apart an old Dell laptop battery to harvest some 18650s The batteries are red and say "JERFJ14" on them. There are some other numbers but they vary from each of the batteries so I assume they are serial numbers or something different. The negative terminals have an "F" on...
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    strange NiMH battery behavior

    Hi all! Love these forums, great source of info from lots of very knowledgeable people! I have a few second-rate NiMH AA/AAA batteries that exhibit some strange behavior. I was wondering if anyone had an idea what the problem with the cells are. My charger is a La Crossee BC700 Some of these...
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    Ikea Ladda (AA) Accelerated Cycle Testing

    Just picked up a set of four, thank you so much for the review!
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