Question about CR 123 batteries

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Re: Question about CR 123 batteries

Postby Marduke » Nov 18, 2011 10:34 am

Chads93GT wrote:
Marduke wrote:Lights are built for either AA's or 18650's, not both. They are vastly different cells. Quality cells are Panasonics, or AW brand. The best charger is a Pila IBC, but cheaper ones can be had (though less safe). I get free salvaged quality cells from old laptop battery packs. You can purchase cheaper cells from sites like Deal Extreme.
http://www.lighthound.com/Pila-IBC-Char ... _3680.html

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire- ... -gray-5776
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire- ... pack-19770
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire- ... rger-12594

Just make sure you read up on Li-Ion safety prior to going that route.


What do you think of the solar force 3.7v 2400mah protected rechargeables that spark sells with their lights? The charger is only $10 so I know it's not that great but ehh. It works. So far.


I would put them in the same regard as any other cheaply made 18650 cell bought from various discount distributors such as DX.
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Re: Question about CR 123 batteries

Postby NSS8921 » Nov 18, 2011 12:05 pm

Marduke, what's your view on Tenergy 18650's and tenergy chanrgers?
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Re: Question about CR 123 batteries

Postby Marduke » Nov 18, 2011 2:24 pm

NSS8921 wrote:Marduke, what's your view on Tenergy 18650's and tenergy chanrgers?


Tenergy sucks. Avoid them.
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Re: Question about CR 123 batteries

Postby Chads93GT » Nov 18, 2011 11:09 pm

im wondering if these 3100 mah panasonic 3.6v 18650 rechargeables can go with the spark or the zebra.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-3100mAh ... 604&sr=1-2

friggin expensive though.
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