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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

It appears that the charger that came with it is only showing a green steady light. Even with the CR123's are down to 4.1V. Is that considered low? Is it a "smart cahrger", will it not charge a depleted batt? As I used the laser quite a long time.
Any ideas? Tnx.
 





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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

N3JQD;

I had similar confusion with my first Survival Laser (18650 battery, charger...)... Basically, I used my DMM "too much" and "expected too much precision".

If your battery (RCR123A or 18650 or whatever) is already at 4.1v, it is probably ABOVE the "threshold", and the charger light will stay green.

(And I don't know about these batteries / chargers... it might be possible to OVERCHARGE them, overheating, exploding, etc... when the charger reaches green, or stays green when you put a battery in, then it is probably best to STOP charging it. Also, for safety's sake, always SUPERVISE a charging cycle. Don't pop a battery into the charger and then take a nap or run out to the convenience store.)

From what limited experience I have so far, the battery has to be depleted below some threshold before the charger indicates that it is actually charging.

Use the laser a bit more... until it gets down to, say, 3.7 or 3.8 volts or so... THEN the charger should function.

It takes some practice.
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

I've actually had issues where a battery level was so low, the charger didn't recognize it. :( I tried a different charger (with leads and magnets) and it charged.
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

JBTexas pretty much hit the nail on the head. Those batteries are rated at 3.6v but will hold 4.2v on a full charge, its logical to assume that if you put a battery with 3.6v or more into the charger it'll probably see it as a fully charged battery, and the light will stay green.

Like others have said use caution when charging lithium based batteries, overcharging them can lead to an unexpected pyrotechnics display, which really isn't as pleasant as it sounds. :)
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

hello luke!!! its been min. im in need of sum green and blue 445 lasers didnt really check or look around i know your lasers are quality builds...halla back pm me/text me...tks
 

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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

OK, thanks guys. I'll use my charger from my RC stuff. Tnx.
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

I might purchase one of these if you still have any left. What payment method do you accept? Paypal I'm guessing?
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

I am all out of these right now. i am waiting on more of the host to come in and then I will have some more. PM me if you would like to be on the waiting list.
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

is there a key and lock for these things on the body? just wondering bout the safety stuff you put in to it.
 

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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

This is the best Laser what can you buy for your money
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

is there a key and lock for these things on the body? just wondering bout the safety stuff you put in to it.

Like 98% of the handbuilt lasers sold here on the forum, it has a on-off clicky switch. This laser, specifically, has a reverse clicky tail switch. ;)
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

does it go clicky click? lol

ok i think i am looking for one of the 405 nm lasers then do you have any ready? i was let down by t-mart and am ready for one from somewhere else.
Thanks,
Brian
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

Yes, I have a 650mW 405nm ready to ship
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

what where the accessorys you where selling? you should put the extra stuff in your first post also with pricing. cant wait to get a violet laser. now i just need to get a powerful uv led flashlight.
 
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Re: 1.2 Watt Copper 445nm blue lasers $149 shipped

All lasers come with rechargable batteries, charger, and lanyard.
 




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