Using an 18650 charger to charge 10440s

[Helios]

Li-ion 10440 in a li-ion 18650 battery charger with spacers. Is there any reason this wont work? I made some aluminum spacers and they are in the charger running right now and everything seems fine but I wanted to ask to be sure.

I have a universal li-ion charger but it only charges to 3.85V instead of 4.2

 

[bhwollen]

All li on batteries are the same, just different sizes. Will work perfectly.

 

[Helios]

All li on batteries are the same, just different sizes. Will work perfectly.

Thats what I assumed.

 

[BShanahan14rulz]

depends on the charge rate. Don't push more than 0.5C through a 10440. For a 10440, that will mean keeping the charge current below 150mA.

 

[laser_freak]

depends on the charge rate. Don't push more than 0.5C through a 10440. For a 10440, that will mean keeping the charge current below 150mA.

Exactly. This is very important. Make sure to check the charge rate of the charger before charging batteries with it.

 

[Helios]

Well it worked but thats for the input I will make sure to check before trying again!

 

[bhwollen]

off topic helios, but have you fixed your mill yet?

 

[Helios]

Yes but its worthless for making those heatsinks. I need a new one. Im working on a new design that doesnt use the mill but still has all the features.