Which charger for Samsung INR18650-20R batteries

[agt7575]

I am thinking of purchasing two (2) Samsung INR18650-20R batteries to use in a Kamry K200 VV that I also plan on purchasing. THe K200 kit comes with 2 Kamry batteries but i'd rather use a higher quality battery, thus the Samsung INR18650-20R's.

My only question is, what type of charger will be compatible with these batteries? The batteries have a max voltage of 4.2v, and a rated voltage of 3.6v. Do I get a charger rated for 4.2v or one rated for 3.6v? Sorry, but I am new to using these types of batteries, and have only used ego style batteries in the past for vapping. Do I need a special changer because they are INR type batteries (INR is newer version of IMR safe chemistry)

Thanks in advance all.

 

[Ardent]

I use this one. Works well, no issues so far.
http://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-IntelliCharger-i4-Battery-Charger/dp/B005UAI372/

 

[dmaguila76]

yup nitecore is a great charger and i have one myself.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

I also have the Nitecore i4. It charges batteries fine, plus it can handle most batteries suited for vaping 18350-18650, 14500s.

Just a warning: do not charge the batteries when you are sleeping or out of the house. Many vapers never have a problem with IMR/hybrid batteries or chargers, but in a bad situation, it can be the difference between losing a battery or much more. Personally, I would not use the Kamry batteries. I would just recycle them. The Samsung batteries that you mentioned will work for your mod, but are kind of overkill. The K200 will not need 20 amps. You could get the Panasonic CGRs or AW or Efest IMRs.

 

[CriticalBluntAttack]

The Nitecore IntelliCharger i4 is what im currently using and ive had nothing but good experiences with it!

 

[Nikkita6]

I also have the Nitecore i4. It charges batteries fine, plus it can handle most batteries suited for vaping 18350-18650, 14500s.

Just a warning: do not charge the batteries when you are sleeping or out of the house. Many vapers never have a problem with IMR/hybrid batteries or chargers, but in a bad situation, it can be the difference between losing a battery or much more. Personally, I would not use the Kamry batteries. I would just recycle them. The Samsung batteries that you mentioned will work for your mod, but are kind of overkill. The K200 will not need 20 amps. You could get the Panasonic CGRs or AW or Efest IMRs.

I disagree that choosing the Samsung INR-20R would be overkill, even as I understand that he will not need 20A to run a Kamry with low to standard resistance atties ... While the Pannie's are a solid choice, the Samsung still out performs them at lower Amps (2-5A). I personally do not vape beyond 3A however, I still want the best performing, and most powerful battery at 2-3A, and that is the Samsung INR-20R. With the Pannie's you will get a bit more capacity (around 300+ mah more), but that is it ...

When it comes to high Amp ratings, I would rather have it, and not need it, then need it and not have it .... Tomorrow I might grow a wild hair that leads me into the world of sub ohm vaping, in which case I would be well prepared with the Samsung. And if I never make that move to sub ohming, I still have the benefit of using a very powerful, high performance battery, with a very low stress level relative to it's actual capacity to deliver very high currents.... Safer chemistry + high continuous current capacity + a relative low current demand applied = extra safe in my eyes.

 

[Dakota Jim]

and another Nitecore fan

Does anyone see a trend here?

 

[Tmartin63]

Checked my Nitecore I4 V2 tonight, cause I was frying batteries lately. Seems to be putting out 5.43 volts....not good for batteries at all. Time for a change in chargers

 

[El-vapo]

As all others said the nitecore intellicharger is recommend way better the the surefire charger and it charges each battery separately whereas the sure fire splits the charge thus making the charging process longer

 

[Rickajho]

Xtar or a Pila. The only two brands I don't see going defective, acting badly, melting down or exploding on ECF. Twenty dollars gets you an Xtar WPII2 that can handle anything you throw at it and comes with a two year warranty. Buy a Nitecore for maybe four dollars less and keep your fingers crossed...

 

[emus]

I've read some nitecore I4 chargers do not have 4 independent channels.
I prefer independent channels.

 

[emus]

I use Trustfire TR-001 for Samsung INR18685-20R and love it.
Purchased at madvapes 7-11-11.
Used every day since purchase; many charge cycles.
Still works as new.
I get heat for using this charger because some people have reported failures.
Got curious and opened her up.
The case design and plastic case clip is secure and excellent.
Spring anchors are very heavy duty; excellent.
Battery contact plates are heavy duty and showing almost no wear!
Mechanically this charger is designed and built very well.
Puts out a consistent 4.2v.
My batts tend to hold excellent charge for roughly a year or so.
Don't know electronics failure rate; probably somewhere between Toyota and Yugo.

If I can't get this sucker put back together I'm screwed

 

[Tmartin63]

Holy cow Bro, you broke it down all the way ... LOL

 

[bkind]

May be a little off topic but here we go... How long does it take for the batteries to normally charge? I'm using the same batteries that are being discussed. I feel like they take forever like 6 hours! Is that normal? Thanks folks.

 

[emus]

May be a little off topic but here we go... How long does it take for the batteries to normally charge? I'm using the same batteries that are being discussed. I feel like they take forever like 6 hours! Is that normal? Thanks folks.[/QUOTE

Depends on charger current output.
Slower charge rate is easier on batt.
18650 takes a few hours in TR-001 with 500ma charge rate.

 

[r111]

I chose the Nitecore i2/i4.

 

[emus]

I chose the Nitecore i2/i4.

What's the deal w/ I4?
Does it have independent channels now?
Do you still have to dual batt charge in slots 1-3 or 2-4?

 

[burtonsnowww]

+1 for nitecore...

 

[xpen]

My vote goes for an XTAR WP2 II: 2 independent channels, 1A charging, easy to find & cheap to buy.

I use it (also) for the Samsung INR18650-20R's in fact, and they charge in about 3 hours give or take.

@emus: just wondering how long does it take to charge those batteries on the TR-001... I own one of those, but it took some 5 hours for the AW 18650 1600mAh... had to replace it with the XTAR.