UPDATE : so-called protected 18650 cells from All-Battery.com

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Thanks. The 1.5C discharge rate is not quite up to Pila/Wolf Eyes/Microfire's 2C threshold, but it makes these cells more suitable than AW's 1.3C for hotwires. I can't wait for someone to confirm that they can power a Surefire P91 with a single click. If so, their low price would offset the cost of TranquillityBase's 2x18650 body.

I assume that these specs describe the vendor's home brand, and that LG cells are no longer being substituted.

The button at the + end is generously high. Perhaps the LT-200 charger requires a button this high to make good contact.

I'm confused about the cutoff voltage for overdischarge. Is it 2.8V or 3V?

 

[Lips]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Correction

Mine are the pink ones in this thread. They do not appear to be protected therefore the reason for powering the ROPLE HOLA.

I ordered some of the blue protected and will try them and report back...

 

[LumenHound]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I ordered some of the blue protected and will try them and report back...

Thanks Lips.
It would still be a great safety improvement even if the blue cells only worked with the low output 11 watt Pelican bulb.

 

[greyfox]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Don't forget they have 6% coupon code "tenergybattery"

enjoy

 

[AZLight]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Don't forget they have 6% coupon code "tenergybattery"

enjoy

Doh!! Now you tell me. Got my order in a couple of hours ago.

 

[greyfox]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I just found this company also carry Rchargeable CR123A 900mah, the highest capacity for RCR123Aso far in my knowledge. anybody tried?

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

The $14.95 TL-200 fast charger was designed for the All-Battery 18650 cells. If anyone wants one, I'll sell mine for $15 shipped (US or Canada). The LEDs indicate that it's working, but I can't get it to charge my Wolf Eyes or AW protected cells; evidently it works only with All-Battery's 1x650 cells, whose positive end has an extra-tall button. In other respects, it's very much like the Wolf Eyes / Pila fast charger, with indepedent charging channels, each with its own LED at the + end.

The charger is unique in that it has a pair of flip-up, spring-loaded metal contacts that shorten the chamber to charge 18500 and 17500 cells. However, with a 1.5-amp charging rate, I'd be wary of charging cells of this length in this charger.

 

[greyfox]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I tried to place an order but they are out of stock. I called them and was told there is 4000 pieces coming in next week.

 

[TinderBox (UK)]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

when i first asked for a quote for post and packing for 4x 18650 2200 cells to be shipped to the UK.

their online system wanted $30.00.

so i sent them an e-mail to see if i could get the postage cheaper, they said it would be $18.50.

so i asked them again if they could send it in a USPS airmail envelope for $5.25, they said they would have to check with the post office.

then i got an e-mail back from them saying i could have x 18650 2200 cells to be shipped to the UK for only $6.25.

that`s quite a saving.

if you dont ask you don`t get.

regards.

 

[MikeHunt79]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

nice one tinderbox... so you got 4 x protected 18650's for less than $30 then? bargin if you ask me. I'll have to send 'em an e-mail aswell.

 

[TinderBox (UK)]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

dont forget at that postage price there`s no guarantee that you will recieve your order.

you pays your money and you take`s your chance.

All-Battery.com seem like a good company, most places would have told me to f**k off.

just have to wait till they come into stock.

regards.

 

[MikeHunt79]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I sent 'em an e-mail... none in stock right now, so I'll wait aswell... I did get quoted $11 for shipping though, but I think that's because it's airmail. I can carry on with my unprotected 18650's until the protected's come back in stock.

 

[greyfox]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Anybody Know if I can use regular AC-DC /200mA adaptor to charge this batteries?

 

[TinderBox (UK)]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

well i got my order confirmed.

I even asked them for an 6% discount

and I managed to get the shipping from $30.00 then to $18.50 and now to $6.25.

4 x protected 18650 2200mah at 18.3mm shipped to the UK for a total of $28.61.

if you don`t ask you don`t get.

regards.

my e-mail from all-battery.com is below.


*********************************************************

Dear John,

Here is the new invoice for you:

4 Li-Ion 18650 3.7V 2200 mAh rechargeable battery with protection PCB $23.79

6% Discount ($1.43)

Shipping by Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Small) $6.25
Total $28.61

Please send the total amount via paypal to us at [email protected].

Please copy the invoice section in your payment notes.

Thanks,

Customer Serivce
All-Battery.com

*********************************************************

 

[MattK]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Hi folks,

I have the same protected 2200mah cells in-stock and for sale for $5.95 each (4 is therefore $23.80), buy 5+ and they're $5.65 each. I buy from the same factory so specs are identical. LINK

We ship worldwide. The cart will calculate based on Air Parcel, not flat-mailers, so those who need international shipment gia GPM mailer need only email us. All international shipments are insured.

We also have UNrprotected LG 2400mah cells in stock as well.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Matt,
I see that these cells are 68mm long. That makes them a perfect fit for Wolf Eyes and Pila bodies. Thanks for the link.

 

[Lips]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I got my blue "fully protected" cells in form All-battery.com

4 Li-Ion 18650 3.7v 2200 mah rechargeable battery with protection PCB
Li18650-2200-4 $23.79 ship $5.05

Link :here

They run the ROP HOLA

I accidentally charged one with a pack charger (12.6 setting) and stopped it at 4.33v

Does the battery not cutting off at 4.2v sound like they are fully protected?

 

[LumenHound]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

The overcharge protection cutoff point is likely 4.35 volts. This is the value most single cell PCB's use.

 

[LumenHound]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

I got my blue "fully protected" cells in form All-battery.com

They run the ROP HOLA

How many minutes of run time do they give on the 24 watt ROP HI bulb before one of the cell's over discharge protection circuit kicks in? What about the LOW bulb run time?
How toasty warm are the cells after 15 minutes on the HI bulb?

 

[vortechs]

Re: protected 18650 from All-Battery.com

Hi folks,

I have the same protected 2200mah cells in-stock and for sale for $5.95 each (4 is therefore $23.80), buy 5+ and they're $5.65 each. I buy from the same factory so specs are identical. LINK

We ship worldwide. The cart will calculate based on Air Parcel, not flat-mailers, so those who need international shipment gia GPM mailer need only email us. All international shipments are insured.

We also have UNrprotected LG 2400mah cells in stock as well.

Hi Matt,

I looked at the BatteryJunction.com website. The protected 18650 Li-Ions are only $5.95 each, which seems like a great bargain, but the shipping cost does make them a bit more expensive. I tried putting one or two of them in my cart and looked at the shipping charge and it was $6.53. Is there a low cost shipping option for small orders, or should I shop around the website to see if there is anything else I could use?