Batteries?

[Old Farmer]

Are any of the 123's any better than other? I just got on the forum, and got HOOK on flashlights,haha.

 

[jcompton]

Are any of the 123's any better than other? I just got on the forum, and got HOOK on flashlights,haha.

Are you looking for primaries or rechargeables?
For rechargeables I would recommend AW's Protected RCR123s. They can be purchased directly from AW in Hong Kong, or if you need them sooner you can order them from lighthound (who gets them from AW, but stocks them in the US for prompt shipment). Either way they are the same batteries, and as far as a charger goes AW offers a couple different ones, as does lighthound, to choose from.

John

 

[sbebenelli]

Do a search in the Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included forum. You'll find tons of info. This question is asked daily. Surefire is a popular brand. Made in USA and as cheap as any USA battery.

 

[DM51]

If you are looking for batteries for the A2 you have just acquired, you need Lithium primaries, not Lithium-Ion rechargeables. Li-Ions have a higher voltage which would be likely to damage the LED ring in your light.

The size you need are CR123A. They are 3V cells. The best ones are Surefire's own brand, which they call SF123; good alternatives are Duracells, and there are some other well-known and reputable brand names made in the USA which are OK.

Do NOT buy cheap cells, even though you will see numerous adverts for them. They are a very false economy and can be dangerous. And NEVER buy ANY cells on eBay.

 

[olrac]

Battery Junction has a good Battery/Charger combo offering.