18650 Battery and Charger Recommendation

[bassopotamus]

Re: 18650 for Romisen

I'd be interested to hear how they perform. I've got some unprotected authentic Panasonic 3100's from Fasttech, but I haven't ordered any of their protected ones.

I figured for an extra buck for the pair, why not.

 

[jakepen]

What is the best reachable 18650

I'm thinking of getting a eagletac, what would be the best rechargeable 18650, I heard some don't work with eagletac, also some are more powerful than others? Input please

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[Theron]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

Unprotected Panasonic or AW protected unless you need IMR in most cases.
Panasonic makes the best IMRs too.

 

[baylisstic]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

I would say Panasonic.

 

[Stereodude]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

KeepPower protected 3400. Uses a Panasonic 3400mAh cell with a top quality protection circuit. Note that protected 3400mAh 18650 batteries can be too large for some lights.

 

[jakepen]

I'm still very new. What is imr?

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[jakepen]

Also how do I know which are unprotected

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[jakepen]

Why would I want unprotected?

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[stevieo]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

in my Eagletac D25LC2 (factory custom 2 amp) XP-G2 (R5) -- nice flashlight if you can find one.

Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh

with protection circuits added by Orbtronic, Fasttech or KeepPower


If Li-ion batteries are protected they will be advertised as such.

Search battery threads for explanation on IMR chemistry.

 

[LumensMaximus]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

I just purchased my first ever 18650 light, McGizmo's new AquaRam, never using rechargeables before I was confronted with the same question. The AW 18650 3400 protected was highly recommended but they only had one left, so I also picked up an Eagletac 18650 3400 protected made by Panasonic. Someone mentioned it may not fit but it popped right in and so far so good.

 

[Theron]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

^^Both are Panasonic inside.

IMR is for high drain applications. Lots of amps.

 

[stevieo]

Re: What is the best reachable 18650

Must use button tops in Eagletac -- at least in the D25LC2.

protected Panasonic is slightly oversized. Orbtronic's Panasonic is button top & fits D25LC2.

The protected AW 18650 (black label) is not button top. Flat tops do not work in all lights.

 

[jakepen]

Should I use eagletac 18650s, or I'm also looking at the orbtronics

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[viperxp]

Panasonic 3400 cells based protected battery (Xtar,Eagletac,AW,Keeppower,Nitecore,Fenixlight.....) and Xtar VP1/WP2S charger

 

[RI Chevy]

Should I use eagletac 18650s, or I'm also looking at the orbtronics

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Lots of good info here.

http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/battery protection UK.html

http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/Battery button or flat UK.html

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650Summary UK.html

 

[nightowl66]

I was checking out chargers on amazon. They have the Nitecore IntelliCharger i2, and the i4 2nd generation for close to the same price. Would one be better over the other for charging 18650's? I ordered a couple of Sanyo UR18650F 2600 mAh protected from fasttech.

 

[ven]

I was checking out chargers on amazon. They have the Nitecore IntelliCharger i2, and the i4 2nd generation for close to the same price. Would one be better over the other for charging 18650's? I ordered a couple of Sanyo UR18650F 2600 mAh protected from fasttech.

I went for the i4,simply because it can charge more cells if required,never know what future purchases hold so may have more batteries and lights..............hopefully
You may decide on a 3 or 4 cell light for example,this makes charging easier and done at same time.

 

[travish]

best 1860 batteries

Hello what brand/type of 18650's do you guys run? I plan on building a nice thrower and wanted high quality batteries for it as well

 

[burnct]

Re: best 1860 batteries

Hello what brand/type of 18650's do you guys run? I plan on building a nice thrower and wanted high quality batteries for it as well

To sum up this thread, Panasonic

 

[travish]

Re: best 1860 batteries

Thanks.