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JUST SAY NO !! IC GOGOGO Store

ghostwriter66

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Indeed, I got phookered and they won't even respond on eBay now that the piece of "stuff" arrived. Gave them a BAD review but will it be seen, unlikely, seems eBay has gotten bad with that.. they only want their percentage of every sale. Reposting my eval here for reference.

BAD DEVICE REPORT
CRAPADITY ! Bad advert and worse !!!
THE CELL CHARGER

/me doing a severe Fred Flinstone Ruckus Stuckus Frickus Fruckus

Then there was the Cell Charger
Grey 3V -15V 50A :
voltage meets range 3v-15v with anti-reverse protection
Arrived 2 WEEKS Late, after paying for expedited service, got lame excuses and Bull Phooey !
Arrived in good condition BUT they didn't even bother to include the 120VAC Power Cord !
Otherwise it appears OK, it IS a LiteOn powersupply which is good.
IC Cogogo ! NEVER EVER AGAIN ! Bought through their eBay store.
Link to the EBAY store:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/192923407126?ul_noapp=true
Link to AliEXpress IC Cogogo Store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33019693095.html

DEVICE REPORT !
  1. It arrived VERY LATE ! My total was $125 including Expedited Shipping ! Yeah what a pile ! Paid extra as I needed it FAST.
  2. NO AC Power cord supplied, luckily uses a standard computer power supply cable.
  3. No Documents, Manual or even simple instructions. (got to use their AD as the "manual")
  4. Labels cover it in CHINESE ! I speak 5 languages but NOT Chinese.
  5. Adjustable Voltage 3-15V BULL HOOEY ! IT IS NOT !!! Sure you can manually dial it up or down with a screw driver but ONLY 3V +/-, try to dial it down to anything below 12V and it starts busing and you can hear things that sound like frying bacon ! SEEMS YOU CANNOT DO INDIVIDUAL CELLS ! 4S packs yes @ 14.6V ... FALSE ADVERT POINT They seem to allow for adjustment for 4-Cells to be between 3.2-4.2V X 4 cells 12.8V to 16.8 and I have my doubts about that too.
  6. Suspiciously, on closer examination, this seems to be a Used PS refurbished out of a Dell / HP Server
I CANNOT RECOMEND or SUGGEST This product due to what I got. I did point out that I ordered this and some people bought based on that BUT BEFORE I actually received it (yesterday). Folks, we got PHOOKERED !

BTW: I'm already quite PERCOLATED and do not need / want any "Anti-China BS" or any of that kind of nonsense, so keep it to yourselves unless you have something constructive or positive to contribute. IC COGOGO in my opinion now is a SHLOCK DEALER ! Use them at YOUR OWN RISK !

PHOTO of my Charger... FULL SIZED for readability, in the hopes that someone can translate this.
View attachment 10073

So much for "Individual" cell testing ! The load tester, sure but charging single cells is NOT an option because of this piece of Sh**.

TRANSLATION by @upnorthandpersonal Thanks.
Top text says:
Do not connect the battery in reverse polarity. Damage due to wrong connection is not covered by warranty.

Bottom text, I think:
Connect the metal case with the black clip (or metal case is connected with black clip) (or something like that, maybe this makes sense to you). Do not allow contact between the positive pole of the battery and the housing, this will short the battery and can cause fire/damage to the charger. Do not connect this charger to a battery over 20V.

The two labels at the bottom
Left: Current regulation
Right: Voltage regulation

I think this is mostly correct. I'm a bit rusty...
 
Thanks for letting us know. I had placed an order for a chargery with them a while back but for reasons unrelated to them I canceled it right away and had no issues. I was about to re-order.... but now I won't. Thanks!!
 
If you want a Chargery ..... order directly from them. There is a link on their web page to contact. Jason has been VERY responsive to every question I have asked.
 
Thanks for letting us know. I had placed an order for a chargery with them a while back but for reasons unrelated to them I canceled it right away and had no issues. I was about to re-order.... but now I won't. Thanks!!
Are you talking about the Chargery BMS or the Charger Above ?
 
Indeed, I got phookered and they won't even respond on eBay now that the piece of "stuff" arrived. Gave them a BAD review but will it be seen, unlikely, seems eBay has gotten bad with that.. they only want their percentage of every sale. Reposting my eval here for reference.

BAD DEVICE REPORT
CRAPADITY ! Bad advert and worse !!!
THE CELL CHARGER

/me doing a severe Fred Flinstone Ruckus Stuckus Frickus Fruckus

Then there was the Cell Charger
Grey 3V -15V 50A :
voltage meets range 3v-15v with anti-reverse protection
Arrived 2 WEEKS Late, after paying for expedited service, got lame excuses and Bull Phooey !
Arrived in good condition BUT they didn't even bother to include the 120VAC Power Cord !
Otherwise it appears OK, it IS a LiteOn powersupply which is good.
IC Cogogo ! NEVER EVER AGAIN ! Bought through their eBay store.
Link to the EBAY store:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/192923407126?ul_noapp=true
Link to AliEXpress IC Cogogo Store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33019693095.html

DEVICE REPORT !
  1. It arrived VERY LATE ! My total was $125 including Expedited Shipping ! Yeah what a pile ! Paid extra as I needed it FAST.
  2. NO AC Power cord supplied, luckily uses a standard computer power supply cable.
  3. No Documents, Manual or even simple instructions. (got to use their AD as the "manual")
  4. Labels cover it in CHINESE ! I speak 5 languages but NOT Chinese.
  5. Adjustable Voltage 3-15V BULL HOOEY ! IT IS NOT !!! Sure you can manually dial it up or down with a screw driver but ONLY 3V +/-, try to dial it down to anything below 12V and it starts busing and you can hear things that sound like frying bacon ! SEEMS YOU CANNOT DO INDIVIDUAL CELLS ! 4S packs yes @ 14.6V ... FALSE ADVERT POINT They seem to allow for adjustment for 4-Cells to be between 3.2-4.2V X 4 cells 12.8V to 16.8 and I have my doubts about that too.
  6. Suspiciously, on closer examination, this seems to be a Used PS refurbished out of a Dell / HP Server
I CANNOT RECOMEND or SUGGEST This product due to what I got. I did point out that I ordered this and some people bought based on that BUT BEFORE I actually received it (yesterday). Folks, we got PHOOKERED !

BTW: I'm already quite PERCOLATED and do not need / want any "Anti-China BS" or any of that kind of nonsense, so keep it to yourselves unless you have something constructive or positive to contribute. IC COGOGO in my opinion now is a SHLOCK DEALER ! Use them at YOUR OWN RISK !

PHOTO of my Charger... FULL SIZED for readability, in the hopes that someone can translate this.
View attachment 10073

So much for "Individual" cell testing ! The load tester, sure but charging single cells is NOT an option because of this piece of Sh**.

TRANSLATION by @upnorthandpersonal Thanks.
Many thanks @Steve_S for the report. I have a cheapo Banggood 10A/30V PSU that has the "buzzing / bacon frying" issue. I suspect it's the buck regulator inductor coil and the switch mode transformer mechanically vibrating due to out of spec current/voltages power factor etc). I therefore suspect the IC GOGOGO charger also in no way puts out smooth DC or close to the rated power safely for a $$$ bank of cells, but could be wrong. I use a different PSU @ 10Amps currently but was tempted.


@ghostwriter66, don't feel bad :) . Both you and Steve pointed out a possible opportunity for us all on the forum to share in and save. I took the risk too knowing that the PSU could have been a POS. Thanks to Steve's work, $$'s and IC WON'T-GO's super efficient shipping, I was able to cancel before it shipped. Now for the refund....hummm.
 
I ordered one of those based on a link or two in forum
11V-14.8V 50A (IC GOGOGO Store) on alibabaexpress at about $65
on way now w 2- 25 days shipping.
Notice: 48 reviews with 4.8 stars . that when I check on specifics, look like the reviews are deceptively linked to reviews for a bunch of items for sale (not sure/ but a little fishy

I figured it was good idea to order a few smaller items to see how alibabaexpress works before ordering my batteries on alibaba
(which I just did this morning. I purchase charger as part of my getting ready tool set to test out my 280 Ah LifePO4s when they arrive. Guess I will see how it tests out. and wonder what other options forum member might share. I will search for a back up option after this update . ... Live n Learning ;+)

I just order my BMS from this same IC GOGOGO Store store thinking they had a good reputation here; and now wishing I had ordered directly from Chargery (a hindsight thought, saw in a post) . Hope I do not received some 2nd (doubt it) or an early version of same looking item. Oh well, I see what I think after it gets to my door.


Balance 1.2A Chargery BMS16T 2S - 16S Lipo lifepo4 LTO Li-ion Battery Management System 100A 300A 600A Lithium BMS Smart 10S 13S

[Transaction Screenshot]

$ 136.95 X1
 
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I ordered one of those based on a link or two in forum
11V-14.8V 50A (IC GOGOGO Store) on alibabaexpress at about $65
on way now w 2- 25 days shipping.
Notice: 48 reviews with 4.8 stars . that when I check on specifics, look like the reviews are deceptively linked to reviews for a bunch of items for sale (not sure/ but a little fishy

I figured it was good idea to order a few smaller items to see how alibabaexpress works before ordering my batteries on alibaba
(which I just did this morning. I purchase charger as part of my getting ready tool set to test out my 280 Ah LifePO4s when they arrive. Guess I will see how it tests out. and wonder what other options forum member might share. I will search for a back up option after this update . ... Live n Learning ;+)

I just order my BMS from this same IC GOGOGO Store store thinking they had a good reputation here; and now wishing I had ordered directly from Chargery (a hindsight thought, saw in a post) . Hope I do not received some 2nd (doubt it) or an early version of same looking item. Oh well, I see what I think after it gets to my door.


Balance 1.2A Chargery BMS16T 2S - 16S Lipo lifepo4 LTO Li-ion Battery Management System 100A 300A 600A Lithium BMS Smart 10S 13S

[Transaction Screenshot]

$ 136.95 X1
FYI I have Chargery BMS here in the states for sale free shipping.
 
Not sure if there is USA supplier right now. the only supplier I found by search engine for" Chargery BMS16T 2S - 16S LiPo lifepo4 " was the same IC GOGOGO Store on eBay or Alibabaexpress for less $, but a long wait. Found a Chargery web site with no sales links. you links seem to go to thread forums .. (in my initial explore ... I will just hope the best, and study the manual before it comes. 8 x 3.2 280 Ah LifePO4s paid for and on way to being paked n shipped by sea DDP to California now too.
 
Not sure if there is USA supplier right now. the only supplier I found by search engine for" Chargery BMS16T 2S - 16S LiPo lifepo4 " was the same IC GOGOGO Store on eBay or Alibabaexpress for less $, but a long wait. Found a Chargery web site with no sales links. you links seem to go to thread forums .. (in my initial explore ... I will just hope the best, and study the manual before it comes. 8 x 3.2 280 Ah LifePO4s paid for and on way to being paked n shipped by sea DDP to California now too.
Did you read Craig's post .... right before yours. Contact him.

He has US stock and is doing his own version of the manual.
 
I bought a Chargery BMS8T from Craig based on his original post that he had some available. He shipped it immediately, it arrived in 2 days, and was exactly as he described. I wouldn’t hesitate buying another from him if he has some when I am ready for more.
 
For Chargery -- I order directly from Jason (China) .. he makes sure that its all working and everything before they ship ... I wished they had taken @Steve_S up on his offer to have him proofread/rewrite/correct/unf&ck their current manual ... their are things in the manual that you need to go - HEY - NOW THAT just not sound right before you do it ... LOL
 
For Chargery -- I order directly from Jason (China) .. he makes sure that its all working and everything before they ship ... I wished they had taken @Steve_S up on his offer to have him proofread/rewrite/correct/unf&ck their current manual ... their are things in the manual that you need to go - HEY - NOW THAT just not sound right before you do it ... LOL
I get them straight from Jason I just wanted to have a bunch here in the states so that people don't need to wait for shipping. I'm really not making any money after shipping and fees. I wanted a group by situation and don't mind carrying the costs so people can buy as needed.
 
I get them straight from Jason I just wanted to have a bunch here in the states so that people don't need to wait for shipping. I'm really not making any money after shipping and fees. I wanted a group by situation and don't mind carrying the costs so people can buy as needed.

I might need one of these for my setup since that seller on aliexpress let me down yet again. Is there a video anywhere on how to hook these up properly? I know nothing about relays needed etc, I also think I need the BMS8T if I'm not mistaken for my 24v 280ah case I made. Do I PM you for prices and shipping etc? Thanks
 
For Chargery -- I order directly from Jason (China) .. he makes sure that its all working and everything before they ship ... I wished they had taken @Steve_S up on his offer to have him proofread/rewrite/correct/unf&ck their current manual ... their are things in the manual that you need to go - HEY - NOW THAT just not sound right before you do it ... LOL
I have been working on the manuals for 2 weeks now, redoing the graphics and adding a LOT more information & details.
Thanks to the consistent questions being asked repeatedly, some of those are being answered in the new docs as well. It is a considerably larger project than I had imaged. Jason will have a LOT of reading to do next Monday and he also provided a heap load more to dump in there based on his "support" calls & questions too. NOTE, I do not know when Chargery will post them for download but I am sure they will carefully review & do their own tweaks as well... Partly because they use MS-Office and I use Libre-Office so there are subtle "quirks".

PREEMPTIVE: Please do not ask me for the manuals or images, I cannot provide them as such to the public. They are similar to "some" of the images I have posted but those were just quicky general "doodles" compared to what I've done for the manuals.
 
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I might need one of these for my setup since that seller on aliexpress let me down yet again. Is there a video anywhere on how to hook these up properly? I know nothing about relays needed etc, I also think I need the BMS8T if I'm not mistaken for my 24v 280ah case I made. Do I PM you for prices and shipping etc? Thanks
There is a link in my signature to prices and pm me if you want one. The 8T should work fine. I do not have relays as I do not like the ones chargery has. I am testing some SSR but can not recommend any yet. For now you can find some gigavac ones on eBay. I think some have found some in the $50.00 range.
 
Steve, thanks for your hard work and long hours. The community will definitely benefit. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
 
There is so much junk and fraud on AliExpress. Why are we still buying there?

Becuase we can get 13.8v 200aH batteries for 425 delivered OR we can give Battlehorn $1000 and get the same damn battery BUT with a MADE IN THE USA sticker on it -- well actually the battery isn't even made in the US -- i think it says assembled ...
 
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