any protected 18650s that will work with a high output xenon lamp?

[cheapo]

i have an r500 and i'm looking for some protected 18650s that will fire it up. the only ones i know for sure will work are AWs and they're a wee bit expensive comparatively speaking.

 

[j3bnl]

i have an r500 and i'm looking for some protected 18650s that will fire it up. the only ones i know for sure will work are AWs and they're a wee bit expensive comparatively speaking.

You get what you pay for I'm afraid.
AW's batteries are some of the best around (I use them in a custom M*g) and can't find fault with them.
I have a couple of Tenergy's but haven't got round to trying them with anything yet, but will soon hopefully.

 

[mdocod]

Actually, comparatively speaking, AWs cells are very reasonably priced. The only other cells on the market with high limits set on the PCB for use with bulbs in mind are wolf-Eyes and Pila cells, Pila runs about $20+ per cell.

 

[cheapo]

well, expensive compared to many other protected 18650s. As for how they relate to other 18650s that can support a high draw, i do not know because i dont know of many batteries that can support a high draw- thats what this thread is about: finding out if there are cheaper 18650s that will support the high draw.

 

[LEDite]

Cheapo;

I would look at a name-brand unprotected #18650 cell.

They should be able to deliver the current to handle your lamp.

Larry Cobb

 

[VidPro]

if you a cheapskate, AND you still want decent quality, AND you need protection. which everyone running them in series especially, and everyone running them with incadescent needs protection.
then the 3rd choice would be to buy some great LG or Sony Cells and add the "higher amp" protection curcuit yourself.
you couldnt get better than that, and you might save 50c TOO

you can buy raw cells and get the best ones, you can get the high amp protection curcuits, you could use copper connects, and you could buy battery shrink wrap.
it would be like making your own computer, it would be a bit cheaper, and you would go through heck to do it, but it would be best computer money couldnt buy. or you could just buy a Dell