Batteries

[Clearoutt]

Hey guys, im getting a sf502b laser from sci-fi lasers. and it requires 2 16340 batteries. I know ultrafire is not a good brand of batteries they explode and overheat etc. I was wanting to know what kind of batteries are safe and where to buy them. i would not like to spend over 50$ on a battery and charger.

 

[The Lightning Stalker]

I buy from rlsales on eBay.

 

[RYDorDIE278]

You should be able to use 18350 batteries also, this will open your options up for what batts you get and where you get them etc!

 

[Clearoutt]

OK thanks guys!

 

[USAbro]

Go with Efest. Find a seller that provides serial number information to confirm genuineness.

 

[SilverFire]

I paid about $30-$35 for 2 Nitecore 16340 batteries along with a Nitecore i2 charger.
But as RYDorDIE said, 18350 batteries should work as well, leaving you with a nice variety of higher quality cells like Samsung, Sony and Panasonic.

 

[Clearoutt]

Ok thanks guys I think I will buy locally

 

[The Lightning Stalker]

Good luck. Even specialty battery stores
don't carry most lithium cells, if any at
all. If they do, they will be overpriced
and junk.

 

[ChaosLord]

The only local brick-and-mortar store that has good li-ions I've found near me is an e-cig store. There's one down the street from me that has AW IMR 18650s. That's what I use, had an efest but AW IMRs blew it away.

 

[BowtieGuy]

If you can't find what you need locally, these two sources have been very good to deal with; both are located in the U.S.

Illumination Supply (San Jose Cal)

Lighthound (Alvin Tx)

Edit: I've got to agree with RYDorDIE278, "if" you can use 18350 cells, that's the way to go.

 

[Pman]

^^^ Purchased from both of those places before with no issues. Used to buy from Fasttech but now it takes forever to get them. Have also purchased from some members here.

 

[Clearoutt]

Ok guys thanks. Should I get these batteries.or buy duracel16340 locally thanks.

 

[BowtieGuy]

Those AW's are good batteries. To be honest, I didn't even know that Duracell made rechargable Li-ion batteries.
Are you sure that you can't use an 18350, it would give you a lot more runtime? I'm sure someone here has this particular model, and could tell you if they would fit.

 

[Clearoutt]

Those AW's are good batteries. To be honest, I didn't even know that Duracell made rechargable Li-ion batteries.
Are you sure that you can't use an 18350, it would give you a lot more runtime? I'm sure someone here has this particular model, and could tell you if they would fit.

OK so i should go with 2 18350's instead of 16340's. Is there a price Diffrence?
:thanks:

 

[BowtieGuy]

I just looked at Sci-Fi lasers site, and it states that the SF502B can use 16340, or 18350 batteries.
Personally, I would go with the 18350's, but that is your choice.
The site you linked to (Lighthound) for the 16340's, shows that they have two different AW 18350 unprotected batteries; both cost $7.99 which is $1.00 more than the 16340's.
One listing says 800mAh, and the other says 700mAh, but both pictures show a 700mAh battery, not sure if it's a typo or what? You may want to check with them before ordering.

Edit: In the description of the 800mAh battery it says "new upgraded version" That's the one I'd go with.

 

[Clearoutt]

I just looked at Sci-Fi lasers site, and it states that the SF502B can use 16340, or 18350 batteries.
Personally, I would go with the 18350's, but that is your choice.
The site you linked to (Lighthound) for the 16340's, shows that they have two different AW 18350 unprotected batteries; both cost $7.99 which is $1.00 more than the 16340's.
One listing says 800mAh, and the other says 700mAh, but both pictures show a 700mAh battery, not sure if it's a typo or what? You may want to check with them before ordering.

Edit: In the description of the 800mAh battery it says "new upgraded version" That's the one I'd go with.

OK i might buy them locally