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    True 1.5v AA and AAA batteries

    I've been off of commercial pre-charged batteries whenever possible with the exception of AA and AAA batteries. I found that 1.25 volt cells do not work in a number of small devices I have (pulse oximeter, label maker, toothbrush etc.) and I've wanted to get re-chargeable substitutes since...
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    26650 Cell Storage Options

    I have a 26650 light on my bike, and for a spare battery I bought some 1 cell pull on rubber "condoms". For storage at home I got a few snap top battery holders which can be bought alone and some come with cheaper batteries like EBL, both on Ebay.
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    Nitecore NL183 substitute

    Nitecore no longer lists this battery, I need a substitute for it. I see they have the NL1835 but I'm thinking that a USB rechargeable would be handier for not having to take chargers with me. I saw the EBL offerings but I've had dim :-) results with EBL batteries in the past, so anyone have...
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    18650's gone?

    I read that Amazon has banned 18650's and there are only precious few available on Ebay. Are they all going to electric cars? Is there a lithium shortage? Has another cell like 26650 supplanted the 18650? My whole mobile world revolves around the 18650 :-)
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    LiitoKala charger

    It's the Lii-S8. I have not seen any reviews here or online, though hkj mentioned that he had not as yet looked into the 6 cell version. Contrary to what others do, I don't like multiple chargers and took a chance with this one.
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    LiitoKala charger

    I was getting tired of plugging in two, three or more chargers to charge 18650, 26650, AA, AAA, 16340, RCR2 and 9 volt batteries and I found a solution that will charge all of these stick types and two 9 volt batteries (10 total charge locations) in any or all combinations. So now I'm really...
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    18650 / 26650 with button top

    Thx, good idea
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    18650 / 26650 with button top

    I have 3 flashlights from different makers that use 26650's but without a button top the flashlight shuts off on a regular basis if the light is bumped while I'm on my bike at night. I've tried to stretch the spring, but the springs mostly go back to their original shape, so does anyone have a...
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    EBL 26650 Batteries and Charger

    I have 8 of the EBL 26650 cells that I bought to replace some of the 18650 cells in 4 flashlights (three single cell 3 mode, and one 3 cell single mode) that I had the adapter tubes in. They freed up some 18650's as a bonus. Other than the expected bit of added weight the run time of the...
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    need suggestion for a headlamp with specifics

    NOT the HC-60!!! The headband is the worst POS out there. The top band keeps coming loose, and it won't adjust to fit my average size head without falling off. If they fixed that crap band it would be a great light. I wish I had bought the Fenix HL55 the band looks well done
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    18650 as c-cell alternative?

    Single mode? Multi mode? I can't help on multi mode types because I absolutely cannot abide multi mode lights and I have a devil of a time finding single mode or models that have a memory. I need to be able to lock out the multi flashing modes so instead I bought a bunch of Comunite 501-b...
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    EBL 18650s - How Do They Compare?

    Update to previous post. I did the previous test a few weeks ago, and over the past couple of days I have been doing the same type of test but dropping the cells to 3.2 volts. Both (the EBL was a different cell from the same batch of 10) dropped to exactly 3.2 volts with the same power on time...
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    EBL 18650s - How Do They Compare?

    I have ten of the EBL 18650 3000mAh (claimed) protected (again claimed) cells for a while now. I've used the EBL AA, AAA and 9 volt batteries for a long time and like them better than others I've had so I tried the 18650's. I decided to unscientifically check them out as I only have rudimentary...
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    Chargers for 18650 and AA

    I have both an Xtar VC4 and an Intellicharger I4 for a while and the VC4 will not charge a cell that goes below a certain value, while the I4 will. Once charged again every cell that the VC4 claimed was bad work as others in the same date range lot I bought them in. Should these low cells be...
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    Cell covering flaking off / best protected inexpensive 18650

    I have some unprotected cells recovered from laptop packs that the plastic covering is flaking off. They are several years old and still charge and hold a charge but I'm wondering if they should be decommissioned? Also I need a number of protected cells for low power single 18650 flashlights...
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