18650 Batteries

• Jul 12, 2010

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The 50 mw laser i got from O-Like can use 18650 batteries to, but idk which to get! I want ones that are rechargeable! I have done a little bit of research and found some known 18650's, the UltraFire and TrustFire batteries. Does anyone know what i should get?

 

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• Jul 12, 2010

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I've heard that AW is the best: AW 18650 Protected 2600 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery - New Version
but expensive.

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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Anyone else maybe? :yh:
I'm looking for 18650s too...no matter what they cost, i want HIGH capacity and possibly long lifetime :yh:

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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There are a few other good options other than AW but you can't go wrong with them. The AW 18650 also comes in a 2900mAh.:beer:

AW 18650 Protected 2900 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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yehaaa thanks!
Are there any tests of this batteries around here?

As I've ordered a laser (my first ) from o-like and am waiting for the battery and the charger right now, does anyone have experience with their 18650s and/or their charger?

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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Trustfire are also good. I would stay away from Ultrafire. Try google on "18650 shootout".

Light-Reviews.com • View topic - Li-Ion 18650 shootout
Lithium 18650 Safe Chemistry Performance Shootout @ 5, 10, 15 Amps - AW Added - CandlePowerForums

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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I´ve heard nothing than good things about Larry´s batts. I have two of them on the way to me.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/quality-18650-batteries-charger-57069.html

Here is a good comparison with others
18650 Battery Test - CandlePowerForums


Don´t order from DX, Focal, Buyincoins etc. if you need them quick.

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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Thank you all, I think I will get some AW 2600 or even 2900 if I can find them somewhere in Italy/Germany/Europe, I'm still shocked because of the 28€ import taxes I had to pay for the laser ^^

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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DJNY said:

I´ve heard nothing than good things about Larry´s batts. I have two of them on the way to me.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/quality-18650-batteries-charger-57069.html

Here is a good comparison with others
18650 Battery Test - CandlePowerForums


Don´t order from DX, Focal, Buyincoins etc. if you need them quick.

Click to expand...

I agree, thats where I get all my batteries.

 

• Nov 4, 2010

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DJNY said:

I´ve heard nothing than good things about Larry´s batts. I have two of them on the way to me.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/quality-18650-batteries-charger-57069.html

Here is a good comparison with others
18650 Battery Test - CandlePowerForums


Don´t order from DX, Focal, Buyincoins etc. if you need them quick.

Click to expand...

The LG cells are actually really nice and can handle high current demands. I use them myself. I use them myself but I just don't normally recommend them because they are unprotected and inexperienced individuals my over discharge them ruining them. These were actually what I was referring to when I said there were some great alternatives to the AW.