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Fake Nitecore circulating the UK - We will trade.

Fake Nitecore circulating the UK

As many of you may aware, a retailer that will be left unnamed - has been suspected of selling fake Nitecore i4 chargers. These chargers may cause a serious risk to you or your property. The main risk (among many) , being an un-fused plug that does not meet EU regulations. 

To help eradicate these chargers that are surfacing around the community - we are offering a trade. We will swap your fake Nitecore charger with an Xtar equivalent (VC4) for the cost of postage. Terms and conditions will apply - to stop any potential abuse of this trade.

  1. UK Customer only.
  2. Charger must be less than 60 days old.
  3. A receipt from a UK vendor must be presented.
  4. You must have a reasonable amount of doubt that your charger is not genuine.

Please email ben@fogstar.co.uk to initiate this trade. Upon receipt of your charger - a personal code will be presented to you for the value of a VC4 from our website. 

I know many people may not be able to tell the fakes from the genuine articles and this is something I am currently working on - The easiest way to tell is to check your authenticity code found on your Nitecore packaging against the online authentication website found here http://charger.nitecore.com/validation/ 

For those without the original packaging, please refer to this article (for now) featured on an enthusiast forum of differences http://budgetlightforum.com/node/44203

I'd also like to thank everyone for the messages of support.

- Ben, MD.


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1. “Is your battery ‘prismatic’ or just a lie in a fancy shape?”
Prismatic cells are marketed as the “premium” alternative to cylindrical, but let’s be real—if they’re safer, why do so many DIYers still fry them? Has anyone here actually compared real-world failure modes between the two? Or is it just another corporate upsell?

2. “What if your BMS was the real villain in your battery’s death?”
You spend $200 on a “high-end” BMS, but your cells still die young. Could it be the BMS itself—over-charging, under-discharging, or just plain lazy? Have you ever tested a BMS with a multimeter while it was actually working? (Spoiler: Most don’t.)

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The marketing says “Gen2,” but the real Gen2 is still waiting. What’s the one actual improvement in the Drift Gen2 that isn’t just repackaged Gen1 with a sticker? And why does the app still crash when you try to log a real-world failure?

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You buy a “bundle,” and suddenly you’re paying 30% more for a BMS you could’ve bought cheaper elsewhere. Who’s really making money here—the seller, the shipping company, or the universe for laughing at your DIY dreams?

5. “How to rewrap a battery: The art of pretending you know what you’re doing”
Step 1: Buy duct tape. Step 2: Call it “professional wrapping.” Step 3: Hope the fire department doesn’t show up. What’s the real difference between a “properly wrapped” battery and one that looks like a rejected science project?

6. “Cylindrical Battery Safety: The ‘safer’ option that still explodes—just slower”
Prismatic cells get all the hype for safety, but cylindrical ones just take their time before turning into a flamethrower. Have you ever seen a real-world failure of both? Or is it all just marketing noise?

7. “Firmware Updates for Fogstar: The ‘free’ software that costs you your sanity”
You update the firmware, and suddenly your battery won’t charge. Congrats, you’ve just paid $50 for a support ticket. What’s the worst firmware update gone wrong for anyone here? And why does Fogstar still treat users like beta testers?

8. “Battery Recycling & WEEE Compliance: The legal loophole where your old LiFePO4 goes to die”
You recycle your battery, but where does it really go? Is WEEE compliance just a way for manufacturers to offload their problem onto some guy in Poland? Or is there a legitimate way to dispose of LiFePO4 without it ending up in a landfill?

9. “12V DIY Kits: The ‘easy’ path to a $300 paperweight”
You buy a “beginner-friendly” kit, follow the instructions, and end up with a battery that won’t hold charge. Was it the kit, the cells, or just the universe laughing at your optimism? What’s the one thing no one tells you about DIY batteries?

10. “Unsure? Ask Us! (But we’re all just guessing too)”
You post a question, and the answers range from “Just buy this!” to “Your battery is cursed.” How do you actually know who to trust in a forum where half the people have never even touched a cell in anger?

11. “Find out more about our journey… (But we’re all just lost)”
Every company has a “journey,” but whose journey is yours? If you’ve been in this space for years, what’s the one thing you wish you’d known when you started? And if you’re new, what’s the biggest lie you’ve been sold so far?

12. “Button-Top Unprotected: The ‘simple’ battery that’s just a time bomb in disguise”
You think “button-top” means “small and safe,” but in reality, it’s just a tiny lithium can waiting for the wrong person to short it. What’s the real risk of using unprotected cells, and why does everyone still do it?

13. “LiFePO4 Prismatic Cells: The ‘premium’ cells that still die like cheap junk”
You pay $100 for “high-quality” prismatic cells, but they degrade faster than a politician’s promises. Is it the cells, the manufacturing, or just the fact that lithium hates you? What’s the longest you’ve kept a LiFePO4 cell before it gave up?

14. “NEW Fogstar Drift App: The ‘innovative’ software that still can’t balance a battery”
The app claims to “optimize” your battery, but your cells still die unevenly. Is it the app, the firmware, or just the fact that lithium chemistry is inherently chaotic? What’s the most ridiculous thing the app has ever suggested you do?

15. “Drift PRO Gen2: The ‘professional’ battery that’s just a Drift with a fancy name”
You upgrade to the “PRO” version, and suddenly you’re paying 50% more for… the same thing? What’s the actual difference between the Drift and the Drift PRO Gen2? Or is it just another upsell?

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