Found a 18650 holder

[Jacob32123]

EDIT: 1 x 18650 17500 18500 Cell Battery Size Holder Box Case | eBay

I am looking for cheap 18650 holders. The only one I found with Google was ~$7 for a 1 cell holder. Can anyone recommend a cheaper holder?

If someone has a dead 18650 charger that I could use as a holder, I will buy it off you.

 

[rpaloalto]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

Like this?
I have several and love them

Soshine 2*18650/4*CR123A Battery Protective Case (Cyan) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

 

[rpaloalto]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

It just occurred to me that this may be more what your looking for.
a project orientated one?
$2.66 from digikey
Digi-Key - BK-18650-PC2-ND (Manufacturer - BK-18650-PC2)

 

[532 with Envy]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

Perhaps this is the type you are looking for?

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=BK-18650-PC2-ND

or the double version
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=BK-18650-PC4-ND

 

[Jacob32123]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

It just occurred to me that this may be more what your looking for.
a project orientated one?
$2.66 from digikey
Digi-Key - BK-18650-PC2-ND (Manufacturer - BK-18650-PC2)

YES! Thank you! +rep

 

[rhd]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

Digikey has quads too - however, they're very stiff, and in practice have damaged the casing on a number of my cells.

 

[benmwv]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

Man, I didn't even know they made these!

I have always just used 14500's in AA holders when I'm testing/experimenting. I'm gonna have to buy some!

 

[Jacob32123]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

I got it! 1 x 18650 17500 18500 Cell Battery Size Holder Box Case | eBay

 

[rhd]

Necroposting since this is the kind of thread someone is likely to reference again. These popped up a few days ago. Best price I've seen on 18650 holders so far:

3.7V 1 x 18650 Battery Holder Case Box with Leads - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
7.4V 2 x 18650 Battery Holder Case Box with Leads - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
11.1V 3 x 18650 Battery Holder Case Box with Leads - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

 

[Bionic-Badger]

Re: Looking for a 18650 holder

Man, I didn't even know they made these!

I have always just used 14500's in AA holders when I'm testing/experimenting. I'm gonna have to buy some!

Always check Mouser.com and Digikey.com for your parts. They're professional sources, and the best part is that anyone can buy from them, and relatively cheap too. I prefer Mouser.com only because they have a much better search system and data presentation for doing comparisons.