{"title":"Li-ion Flashlight Battery Chargers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the basic, single-cell model to the top-of-the-line model with an LCD display and real-time monitoring, these chargers incorporate features designed to help you maximize the capacity and lifetime of Li-ion cells. Various features include overcharge protection, recovery and reactivation of over-discharged cells, and a range of status indicators and displays. All models include provisions for charging multiple cell sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lithium-Ion battery chargers work with specialist 3.6 volt batteries and will not work with normal everyday AA and AAA batteries. 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Both digital and analogue readouts are also given, stating the real-time current, internal resistance and the capacity of each cell being charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charger also has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; line-height: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecharges: 3.6\/3.7V Li-ion, IMR, INR and ICR batteries and types 10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17335, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 22650, 25500 and 26650. 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