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    charger questions (for 16650 and 17500 batteries)

    Thanks for all the info guys, I appreciate it.
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    charger questions (for 16650 and 17500 batteries)

    One more question: I just purchased a pair of Keeppower 16650, 2500mah batteries. What charge current would you recommend for them? Thanks.
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    charger questions (for 16650 and 17500 batteries)

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of charging them with 0.25A vs. 05A? I ended up charging the new batteries for the first time on 0.25A because the owners manual that came with the charger suggested it based on the 1100mah charge rate. Hopefully doing it one time is ok. Thanks for the...
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    What 16340 to use in Streamlight Protac 1l

    What specific 16340 battery would you recommend for use in lights that use a single CR123 battery, such as the Streamlight Protac 1l? The voltage is higher on the 16340 (3.7v vs. 3v), is this ok?
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    charger questions (for 16650 and 17500 batteries)

    17500 Battery Charging Question I have an XTAR VP2 charger, that has charging options for both voltage and current. The voltage options are 3.2, 3.6, and 3.8V, and the current 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0A. If I’m charging AW 17500 batteries, that are 3.7V and 1100mAH, which voltage and current settings...
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    charger questions (for 16650 and 17500 batteries)

    I am looking for a charger that will charge 16650 and 17500 batteries, as well as 18650. The Xtar VP2 seems to be a popular charger, however, it doesn't list 16650 as a compatible battery type. I was also looking at the KeepPower L2, which lists 16650, but not 17500. Will either of these work...
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