Best high capacity 18650?

[ven]

Re: General question on 18650 batteries

:welcome: 3.6v is around 40% charge..............off a good 3400mah cell,it could be as little as 20% on a *****fire cell so yes it will effect output. Recycle the cells,get a couple of branded cells,many to choose from with protection. Not sure if the cells you have are actually protected(usually a small black disc on the neg end of cell).
KeepPower,Orbtronic,Panasonic ,sanyo,Samsung,Efest,Eagletac to name just some.

 

[recDNA]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

Has anybody tried the 18650 batteries they sell at Radio Shack? I never heard of the brand but they look like Trustfires to me. I was surprised to see them selling kind of dangerous batteries. They also had the AA size and half AA size. I didn't see any RCR123 though.

 

[opus360]

Re: General question on 18650 batteries

:welcome: 3.6v is around 40% charge..............off a good 3400mah cell,it could be as little as 20% on a *****fire cell so yes it will effect output. Recycle the cells,get a couple of branded cells,many to choose from with protection. Not sure if the cells you have are actually protected(usually a small black disc on the neg end of cell).
KeepPower,Orbtronic,Panasonic ,sanyo,Samsung,Efest,Eagletac to name just some.

Good to know.

I just got a bundle that included the Nitecore P12, an Olight charger, and an Olight 18650 3400mAH. Who makes the Olight battery?

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

Has anybody tried the 18650 batteries they sell at Radio Shack? I never heard of the brand but they look like Trustfires to me. I was surprised to see them selling kind of dangerous batteries. They also had the AA size and half AA size. I didn't see any RCR123 though.

ENERCELL I think is their house brand for the primary types and Digital Energy is their li-ion stuff:

http://www.radioshack.com/rechargeable-batteries#start=120&sz=60

They seem to have 14500s, 18350s, 26650s, 16340s, etc.

It's like going to Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, or Gander Mountain for a pound of gun powder:

If it's 7pm and all of your normal places are closed, at least you can spend $35 bucks and have something at 8:45pm--just bring the lube with you.

Chris

 

[recDNA]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

ENERCELL I think is their house brand for the primary types and Digital Energy is their li-ion stuff:

http://www.radioshack.com/rechargeable-batteries#start=120&sz=60

They seem to have 14500s, 18350s, 26650s, 16340s, etc.

It's like going to Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, or Gander Mountain for a pound of gun powder:

If it's 7pm and all of your normal places are closed, at least you can spend $35 bucks and have something at 8:45pm--just bring the lube with you.

Chris

What I wonder is if they contain Panasonic cells or random Chinese brand?

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

If I had to guess, they're of Chinese origin. If it's an emergency situation and you need something right there and then, sure, otherwise, I'll pass.

They just closed a Rat Shack at the nice outdoor mall that the GF and I hit up a lot for dinner and I don't think that they're too long for this world.

Chris

 

[Boghog1]

18650s driving me crazy

So some years back my bride bought me a Fenix TK11 I have been using it with CR123 since I was frightened away from 18650s. I have been reading through this thread
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?330236-2012-Battery-test-review-summary
and I am a bit lost, these are the current lineup of lights I own that use the 18650


Nitecore HC50 565 Lumens CREE XM-L2 LED headlamp

Please do not post links to websites. Post images, or describe the flashlights. ..Bill


I am looking to get 6 to 8 18650s but I am lost after reading the thread above I figure I need protected cells since I am a rechargeable newb Should I do AW 3100mah or is there something new that has come out since 2012?

Enlope, Panasonic, LG? High Discharge, protected IMR???? I know to avoid DX and Trust Fire brand as well as most stuff on Amazon

 

[SubLGT]

Re: 18650s driving me crazy

Buy some KeepPower protected 3400mAh 18650. Illumn.com is one good source.

 

[fivemega]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

Spend little more and buy brand name, reputable and real high capacity cells.

I also purchased 4 UltraFire 18650 batteries.

That's the main problem and stay away from cheap cells.

 

[Albinoni1967]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

Don't buy any 18650 batteries with "fire" in their name
Don't buy your 18650 batteries on ebay or at Amazon
To avoid counterfeits, buy from reputable sources.
IMO, reliable brands would be KeepPower, Efest, AW, Orbtronics, etc

Sorry but i completely disagree with you re buying from Ebay, I am from Australia and have bought my KeepPowers from Ebay Aust and have never ever had probs with them been as good as gold.

I do agree with you re the ending with Fire one, like Ultrafire etc, sorry I wont either.

 

[RIX TUX]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

I have bought many on ebay with no problems. I only us U.S. sellers with a lot of feedback. I used seller r-lsales and have purchased the newest top of the line 18650 Panasonics, 16550 efest (in place of two 123a's) plus others. They currently have over 600 auctions going now with many different types.

 

[RIX TUX]

Re: Looking for Reliable 18650 Batteries - Any Recommendations?

double post

 

[HotWire]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

My favorite 18650 is the Panasonic green protected batteries. I also use Keepower, Nitecore & AW. Don't like ****Fire batteries --- they don't work well for me in high draw applications....

 

[ven]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

At the moment i have a thing for Samsung 25R cells,be it for my lights or VV mods..............just a great cell

 

[-BOosted-]

Just bought Trunite TN12 What 18650 recommended?

Hi all,
new to the forums.just bought me a Trunite tn12. I tried to see what length 18650 is recommended and didn't find anything.looking for what mm sized 18650 should be used,was looking at the Panisonic flat top:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHXY72O/?tag=cpf0b6-20


Also these Orbtronics with button
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ8W3KC/?tag=cpf0b6-20

if anyone here has experience with this torch can help me out thanks.

 

[Aperture]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

All cells made by Panasonic:
12 x 18650B ICR 3400mAh with Eagletac wrapper and PCB, used to be my main cells but didn't like them, kept 5 for the Nitecore TM15, gave away or sold the rest
04 x 18650B ICR 3400mAh, used inside a 5-13V batterypack
10 x 18650BD NMC 3200mAh with Keeppower wrapper and button top, for me these Hybrid IMRs are the perfect balance between capacity, power, size and safety

Edit:
I do like the 18650B's btw but just not the Eagletac version as the button's are very soft and inconsistent in profile, some have a smallish button and others have none at all. Also the wrapper is very sensitive to tear, some where damaged at the ends and lost one completely when I pulled it from the charger.

 

[Albinoni1967]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

I use KeepPower have excellent run time out of them and;ast for ages, use them in the followint torches:

1. Olight S20
2. SunwayMan C20C Tomahawk
3. JetBeam RRT (cant recall the model sorry)

And another two for backup.

I use a XTAR VP1 for my charger.

I believe that all my KeepPowers 18650 use Panasonic cells and all are protected too.

 

[CelticCross74]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

The 3400mah SoShines I run my TK75 on have been excellent so far...

 

[UnderPar]

Re: Favorite 18650 battery of your flashlight

Mostly, I use the Panasonic 18650B protected cells. But I also have a few KeepPower and Nicore cells.

 

[Mutton]

Reliable 18650 Rechargeable Cell

Hey,
I have been looking for a reliable 18650 battery for a Fenix PD35,
and haven't been able to find anything spot on such as the Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables made for AA/AAA.
If you know of any 18650's that I can count on, please share your knowledge.
I have heard these are very good http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=55, and they are a decent price but am not sure if these will be authentic cells as,
I have seen many horrible reviews on these batteries that were purchased from other sources saying they were fake.
Thanks
Mutton
P.S: I would like to keep it a protected cell