Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case

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★★★★☆
3.9

 

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Pros

  • Reliable (18)
  • Charges quickly (16)
  • Powerful (7)
  • Long lasting (5)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • 4 stage charger (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Excellent build quality (1)
  • Functional design (1)
  • Good price / value (1)
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Cons

  • Adapter problem (1)
  • Inconsistent performance (1)
  • Need xtra rcr123 spacers (1)
  • Not 12v input compatible (1)
  • Odd mfr disclaimers (1)

Best Uses

  • Having around the house (12)
  • High-end equipment (9)
  • Travel (9)
  • Portable electronics (8)
  • Emergency equipment (3)
  • A battery rechargerder (1)
  • Flashlight batteries (1)
  • Flashlights, etc (1)
  • For li-ion rechargeables (1)
  • Night skating outdoors (1)
 
 
 

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This charger does not include any Pila rechargeable batteries. Look in the Related Products for links to the batteries. Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger Charging process Stage 1 – Automatic analyzing battery status Stage 2 – Quick charge Stage 3 – Slow charge Stage 4 – Standby mode, trickle charge The IBC charger works with the Pila rechargeable batteries (600P, 600S, 300P, and 300S). It includes an AC Adapter, as well as conversion plugs for US and EU outlets.

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Last update: Oct 23, 2009

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Reviews

 
 
 

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Best in Class

"I use the Pila charger to recharge my 18650's, 17670's, 14500's (uses the spacer included with the Pila), and 16340's (needs an extra 15mm spacer, NOT included with the Pila). I check the cells before and after recharging. The Pila occasionally terminates early at 4.05V to 4.15V. It never terminates too late (over 4.20V). I'd consider this behavior to be conservative - which is very good when recharging po..." Read Full Review »

Oct 24, 2008 by 1dash1

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Some of my Li-ion charged to >4.20V

"I bought this charger because it was claimed on Candlepowerforums that it does not charge Li-on cells above the critical 4.20V level. However, I have measured >4.2V resting voltage more than once, which defeats the whole purpose of getting this charger versus using one of the inexpensive Ultrafire chargers...." Read Full Review »

Dec 16, 2008 by Flashlight Fanatic

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Review

Best in Class

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Functional design
  • Long Lasting
  • Powerful
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Need xtra RCR123 spacers
  • Odd mfr disclaimers

    Best Uses

  • For Li-ion rechargeables
  • High-End Equipment
 

"I use the Pila charger to recharge my 18650's, 17670's, 14500's (uses the spacer included with the Pila), and 16340's (needs an extra 15mm spacer, NOT included with the Pila).



I check the cells before and after recharging. The Pila occasionally terminates early at 4.05V to 4.15V. It never ter …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 24 2008
1dash1
Hilo, Hawaii
I am:
  • Quality Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $45.00
 
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Review

Works as advertised, automatic and safe

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Charges Quickly
  • Compact
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Not 12v input compatible

    Best Uses

  • Having Around The House
  • High-End Equipment
  • Portable Electronics
  • Travel
 

"My first "18650" size charging unit purchased for use with my high-performance flashlight. It works as advertised and unlike the cheaper units available online, this charger tops off the cells at a solid 4.20~4.21v (measured with a Fluke 92B scopemeter <- it's accurate). This is a very good thing …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 13 2008
Fird
Midwest
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  • Value Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $45.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Review

Quality product at a fair price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good price
  • High quality
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Having Around The House
  • High-End Equipment
 

"I did a whole lot of research before purchasing this charger. It has the correct charging algorithm for charging lithium ions and I feel perfectly safe leaving it unattended. The manual recommends using only PILA batteries, however it will safely charge any lithium ion 18650, or even RCR123 although …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2008
mutabi
Shawnee, OK
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $45.00
 
 

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Review

Some of my Li-ion charged to >4.20V

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Takes multiple cell sizes

    Cons

  • Inconsistent Performance

    Best Uses

  • Portable Electronics
 

"I bought this charger because it was claimed on Candlepowerforums that it does not charge Li-on cells above the critical 4.20V level. However, I have measured >4.2V resting voltage more than once, which defeats the whole purpose of getting this charger versus using one of the inexpensive Ultrafire c …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 16 2008
Flashlight Fanatic
The World
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $45.00
 
 

Pila IBC™ 4-stage Charger, AC Adapter, Carrying Case Review

Pila IBC charger

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I use lithium ion rechargeable cells in higher end flashlights. It is a potentially dangerous chemistry and while I am value oriented, I would not consider using a 'value priced' cheaper charger. It is not worth the risk. This charger is the best in its class and that in itself is value. If you are …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 23 2009
kitelights
Richmond, VA
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $45.00
 
 
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