need help with battery recommendation (can't get skylumen suggested batts in the UK)

chasg · Oct 26, 2016

Hi All,

I've just bought two flashlights from Vinh at Skylumen, and he's recommended batteries that I can't seem to source in the UK.

Can someone recommend to me a battery that gets close to these specs that I can buy in the UK? (eBay, amazon, direct order etc).

I'll be using them to power these two flashlights:

Eagletac M30CvnT

Noctigon M43vn

Thanks very much for any help!

Chas

mjgsxr · Oct 26, 2016

Hi Chas

www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk is a great place to buy in the uk.

I would pick the Samsung 30Q 3000mah button top batteries. They work well in a M43vn and have good performance. See link below

http://ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/batte...op-cylindrical-rechargeable-battery-pink.html

ven · Oct 26, 2016

+1, norb is my battery guy and a top chap at that, ecoluxshop is the one

HC-B · Oct 26, 2016

Thanks for that link, it's very timely for me.

Just been looking for 18650 protected ones for the Fenix PD35 Tactical (1000 lumen) I plan on ordering in the next few days.

Would this be the one I should be getting?
One thing I don't understand, it says it's an 18650 and yet at the end it says 18700 PCB????

http://ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/batteries-accessories/panasonic-ncr-18650-b-li-ion-3100mah-3-7v-protected-3-7v-button-top-cylindrical-rechargeable-battery-18700-pcb.html

mjgsxr · Oct 26, 2016

It might mean that the real cell length is 70mm long with the added pcb. An unprotected 18650 would measure 65mm long.

Check on fenix website what the max cell length the light will accept.

Maybe some owers of a PD35 will chime in with some advice.

HC-B · Oct 26, 2016

mjgsxr said:
It might mean that the real cell length is 70mm long with the added pcb. An unprotected 18650 would measure 65mm long.

Check on fenix website what the max cell length the light will accept.

Maybe some owers of a PD35 will chime in with some advice.

Ah, thanks.
I have now dredged just a little bit more and came across a review of the torch by "candle lamp" where he says:

"The PD35 TAC is slightly shorter than the PD35. The head of the PD35 TAC is shorter than the other lights, but the battery tube is slightly longer. This gives you an extra length to insert the really longer 18650 protected cell comfortably."

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...uot-2015-(XP-L-V5-1x18650-or-2xCR123A)-Review

Incidentally, I apologise to the OP for crashing into this thread.

chasg · Oct 26, 2016

That's an awesome recommendation, thanks so much!

My google-fu has really failed me on this one, I searched and searched, and didn't find that site myself. Just goes to show: it's who you know

Thanks again!

Chas

mjgsxr said:
Hi Chas

www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk is a great place to buy in the uk.

I would pick the Samsung 30Q 3000mah button top batteries. They work well in a M43vn and have good performance. See link below

http://ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/batte...op-cylindrical-rechargeable-battery-pink.html

Lexel · Oct 26, 2016

There are 3 great batteries out there
Samsung 30Q
LG MJ1
LG HG2

at 8 A and above MJ1 is not an option anymore as that is the manufactors max current
and even at 5A it looses performance

chasg · Oct 27, 2016

Thanks! Really useful info

chasg · Oct 27, 2016

my final choice: from Ecolux

Hi All,

Just thought I'd let you know I ordered a set of Samsung 30Q batteries (unprotected, button top) from Ecolux (as recommended

Thanks for all the info and the help!

Chas

brighterthanthesun · Oct 28, 2016

Re: my final choice: from Ecolux

For what it is worth, the battery recommended by Vinh is the LG-INR 3500mA mj1. The 30Q batteries you ordered will provide a higher output, but have a lower capacity of 3,000mA.

ven · Oct 29, 2016

Re: my final choice: from Ecolux

30Q's are great, I use them in a number of different lights/applications and have had excellent results.

chasg · Oct 31, 2016

Re: my final choice: from Ecolux

Thanks @brighterthanthesun, that's good info. I would've liked to have the higher capacity over the output (as long as it gives what the flashlight needs, of course), but the 30Q's were the best I could source here.

chasg · Oct 31, 2016

Re: my final choice: from Ecolux

Thanks @ven!

MAD777 · Oct 31, 2016

I just ordered a set of 4 Samsung 30Q's for an incoming light myself.

SG Hall · Oct 31, 2016

Agree with the 30Qs (which are available in a button top), and the NCR18650GA from Sanyo/Panasonic up to 10A. Above 10A go for the 30Q. The new VTC6 from Sony is in line with the 30Q for performance, but it's hard to beat the price of the 30Q. I also keep finding reasons to buy more of them. [emoji106]

Lexel · Oct 31, 2016

The VTC6 got bad reviews for cell life, reports from 80% after less than 50 cycles

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