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    Need a SAFE, large-capacity 26650 protected/unprotected cell (for low currents)

    Thanks man, I think I'll just order something from Ali. The shipping there is either zero or next to nothing, plus I've never ordered any batteries from the US (but have from China and Hong Kong). I wouldn't want to risk shipping from the US now, even if it was OK with the seller, not this time...
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    Need a SAFE, large-capacity 26650 protected/unprotected cell (for low currents)

    Wow, nice pic, man! That's my F1! However, I questioned the compatibility (sizewise) of the 21700 Orbtronics, not the 26650 which, according to the photo (and very unsurprisingly) fits into the F1 charger just fine. Moot point though, since I can't get my hands on either. I was about to pull...
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    Need a SAFE, large-capacity 26650 protected/unprotected cell (for low currents)

    I would buy two myself, except I can't get them shipped to me. Instead I'm going to order two KeepPower's, to have one for backup, in case 1 fails on me. If I knew there was a thorough review of KeepPower 5200 on candlepowerforums, I probably wouldn't even need to start this thread. Everything I...
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    Need a SAFE, large-capacity 26650 protected/unprotected cell (for low currents)

    Yeah, the 21700 is a big pill to swallow. The F1 is on the flimsy side, so I wouldn't want to force feed it anything either way (plus, that battery appears to be out of stock). The 26650, however, is exactly what I need! Haven't heard of that brand before but I would give it a go, EXCEPT, I am...
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    Need a SAFE, large-capacity 26650 protected/unprotected cell (for low currents)

    I currently charge my phone (out in the field) with the Nitecore F1 charger/powerbank. I use it mostly as a powerbank and I feed it 18650 Fenix cells (3500 mAh), of which I always carry with me 2 or 3. Lately, my demands on the phone have increased and I am at a point where the capacity of 2 of...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    Clearly you have not read through the entire thread, which I cannot blame you for. My (hopefully, multiple) S2+ flashlights will be just that: (almost) never to be used. They'll be sitting in various "bags" for 1-2-5 years, until MAYBE someday I need to use one for a couple of minutes. That's...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    Get out of my mind! Great discussion, man. Thanks for all the pointers!
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    And a pain in the neck. I have color-coded most of my AAA Eneloops with thin bands of different-color nail polish that go all the way around, so that each pair (or a different combo) always goes together into the same device/charger. From a very young age I've known that mixing different...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    Hmm... thanks, man.. I don't know what I'm supposed to be reading in that post though... I never suggested that I was going to "mismatch" any of my batteries. If, indeed, I decided to run my Convoy S2 off a single CR123A (which is extremely unlikely to even happen) I would use that cell only for...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    That thought has actually crossed my mind. The cut-off voltage on that driver is what? 2.8V? The voltage of a single CR123A would be 3.2 -3.3? But I think that under the load it'll immediately drop to something very close to, if not below the 2.8V mark. Still, it might linger just above that...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    You’re driving down a countryside road, on a moonless night. The engine starts rumbling and soon thereafter it shuts down. But you know you can fix it! You grab your flashlight out of the glove box, pop up the hood and get out. You click the tail switch but nothing happens… Oh, no! The battery...
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    Yeah, I kinda figured that out already. I need to clarify something though, something I should have made clear from the beginning. I'm not looking to match the performance of a 18650 cell with my two CR123A's. I know the flashlight is not designed for it and all that, but WILL IT: • Turn on...
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    Any Lights that take Multiple 14500 Batteries?

    My (long discontinued) Fenix HL35 headlamp uses two (as well as AA's). It is still my go-to headlamp for hiking at night (which is different from "camping") and I am not even considering replacing it with something else.
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    Running a Convoy S2+ UV on 2 X CR123A (and other questions)

    First of all, this is the product, right?: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001427736745.html Supposedly it has that Nichia 365nm LED everyone's raving about. Then what is this?: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000903351583.html In the specs it's also a 365nm light but there's a black...
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    Looking for a compact UV flashlight for spotting scorpions (not hunting)

    Thanks, man. That is very useful info. I have other questions that are specific to this flashlight, so, imma start a new thread.
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