Stress_Test
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I have several older Fenix lights, a TK30 (MC-E), couple of TK11s, etc, that I have always used with AW brand 18650 batteries (2200 mAh size).
I recently found the batteries won't power the TK30 at max power without shutting off. Granted, the date on these batteries was May 2011, so it's no surprise.
So, I need replacements, but the newer 18650 all seem to be larger diameter and won't fit the TK30 and TK11 body. Even some Fenix 2300 mAh that I recently got will not fit (the positive end flares out a bit and won't insert).
So, for older lights with smaller body diameter, is there any alternative for 18650 batteries, if the old AW 2200 are not available anymore? Maybe some of the basic Panasonic batteries don't have all the extra bulk? Can't tell just from photos of course.
It's pretty annoying that all these new batteries are actually larger size now. It defeats the whole purpose of having a standardized size!!
I recently found the batteries won't power the TK30 at max power without shutting off. Granted, the date on these batteries was May 2011, so it's no surprise.
So, I need replacements, but the newer 18650 all seem to be larger diameter and won't fit the TK30 and TK11 body. Even some Fenix 2300 mAh that I recently got will not fit (the positive end flares out a bit and won't insert).
So, for older lights with smaller body diameter, is there any alternative for 18650 batteries, if the old AW 2200 are not available anymore? Maybe some of the basic Panasonic batteries don't have all the extra bulk? Can't tell just from photos of course.
It's pretty annoying that all these new batteries are actually larger size now. It defeats the whole purpose of having a standardized size!!